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Palworld Server Settings Guide

Complete reference for all Palworld dedicated server settings. Covers PalWorldSettings.ini configuration, XP rates, damage multipliers, and advanced options.

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Checked by HostedGG Team on Jun 19, 2026
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Palworld Server Settings

All Palworld server settings are configured through the PalWorldSettings.ini file. On HostedGG, you can edit this file through the Files tab in your control panel, or configure common settings through the Startup tab.

Accessing Settings

Via Control Panel (Easy)

  1. Go to your server dashboard
  2. Click the Startup tab
  3. Modify settings using the form fields
  4. Click Save and Restart the server

Via Config File (Advanced)

  1. Go to your server dashboard
  2. Click the Files tab
  3. Navigate to Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/
  4. Open PalWorldSettings.ini
  5. Edit settings and save
  6. Restart the server

Core Server Settings

SettingDescriptionDefaultRange
ServerNameServer display nameHostedGG ServerAny text
ServerPasswordJoin password(none)Any text
AdminPasswordAdmin RCON password(set at setup)Any text
MaxPlayersMax concurrent playersBased on plan1-32
PublicServerShow in server browsertruetrue/false
ServerPortGame port8211Pre-configured
RCONEnabledEnable remote consoletruetrue/false

Experience & Progression

SettingDescriptionDefaultRecommended
ExpRateXP gain multiplier1.01.0 - 5.0
PalCaptureRatePal catch success rate1.01.0 - 2.0
PalSpawnNumRateWild Pal spawn density1.01.0 - 3.0
EnemyDropItemRateEnemy loot drop rate1.01.0 - 3.0

Progression Speed Presets

StyleExpRateCaptureRateNotes
Vanilla1.01.0Default experience
Casual2.01.5Faster progression, easier catching
Accelerated5.02.0Quick leveling, ideal for short sessions
Hardcore0.50.7Slow grind, harder to catch Pals

Combat Settings

SettingDescriptionDefault
PalDamageRateAttackPal damage dealt1.0
PalDamageRateDefenseDamage Pals receive1.0
PlayerDamageRateAttackPlayer damage dealt1.0
PlayerDamageRateDefenseDamage players receive1.0
PlayerStomachDecreaseRateHunger drain speed1.0
PlayerStaminaDecreaseRateStamina drain speed1.0

Death & Penalty Settings

SettingDescriptionDefault
DeathPenaltyWhat drops on deathNone
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamageAllow PvPfalse
bEnableFriendlyFireGuild friendly firefalse

Death Penalty Options

ValueEffect
NoneKeep everything on death
ItemDrop non-equipped items
ItemAndEquipmentDrop all items and equipment
AllDrop everything including Pals

Building & Base Settings

SettingDescriptionDefault
BaseCampMaxNumMax bases per guild3
BaseCampMaxNumInGuildMax bases for guild overall4
BaseCampWorkerMaxNumMax Pals per base15
BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRateStructure decay rate1.0
BuildObjectDamageRateStructure damage taken1.0

World & Time Settings

SettingDescriptionDefault
DayTimeSpeedRateDaytime speed1.0
NightTimeSpeedRateNighttime speed1.0
PalEggDefaultHatchingTimeEgg incubation (hours)72.0
WorkSpeedRatePal work speed1.0
CollectionDropRateResource gathering rate1.0
CollectionObjectHpRateResource node HP1.0
CollectionObjectRespawnSpeedRateResource respawn speed1.0

Guild Settings

SettingDescriptionDefault
GuildPlayerMaxNumMax players per guild20
bAutoResetGuildNoOnlinePlayersDisband inactive guildsfalse
AutoResetGuildTimeNoOnlinePlayersHours before reset72

Common Configuration Examples

Casual PvE Server

sh
ExpRate=2.000000
PalCaptureRate=1.500000
PalSpawnNumRate=1.500000
DeathPenalty=None
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=false
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime=6.000000

Competitive PvP Server

sh
ExpRate=3.000000
PalCaptureRate=1.000000
DeathPenalty=ItemAndEquipment
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=true
bEnableFriendlyFire=false
PlayerDamageRateAttack=1.000000

Breeding-Focused Server

sh
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime=1.000000
PalSpawnNumRate=2.000000
BaseCampWorkerMaxNum=20
ExpRate=2.000000

Applying Settings

After editing PalWorldSettings.ini:

  1. Save the file
  2. Restart the server (settings only apply on startup)
  3. Verify settings took effect in-game

Important: Some settings require a fresh world to take effect. Always test changes on a backup first.

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