Palworld Server Admin Commands - Complete Reference & Configuration
Setting Admin Password & Becoming Admin
To enable admin access: 1) Stop your Palworld server. 2) Open PalWorldSettings.ini (located in Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/). 3) Set: AdminPassword=YourStrongPassword. 4) Save, start the server, and join. 5) Press Enter to open chat, then type: /AdminPassword YourStrongPassword. You must re-run the /AdminPassword command every time you join the server - admin status does not persist between sessions. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized admin access. Multiple players can be admin simultaneously using the same password. Warning: anyone with the admin password has full server control including kick, ban, shutdown, and broadcast commands. Keep the password private and never share it in public chat.
Player Management Commands
View all online players: /ShowPlayers - displays PlayerName and PlayerID (UID) for every connected player. You need the PlayerID for most targeted commands. Kick a player: /KickPlayer PlayerID - removes the player from the server. Ban a player: /BanPlayer PlayerID - adds them to the ban list. To unban: Palworld has no built-in unban command. Stop the server, edit Pal/Saved/SaveGames/banlist.txt, remove the player's entry, save, and restart. Teleport to a player: /TeleportToPlayer PlayerID. Teleport a player to you: /TeleportToMe PlayerID. These teleport commands only work from in-game chat, not from the server console.
Server Control Commands
Force save: /Save - manually saves the current world state. Use before server restarts or shutdowns for safety. Graceful shutdown: /Shutdown Seconds Message - example: /Shutdown 60 Server restarting for maintenance, please log out. Players see a countdown timer. Force immediate stop: /DoExit - immediately stops the server without warning. Use only in emergencies as it may corrupt save data. Broadcast to all players: /Broadcast Your message here - shown as a system message to every connected player. Server info: /Info - displays server version, player count, uptime, and world name. Useful for checking server status without opening the control panel.
Difficulty & Gameplay Settings
All gameplay settings are configured in PalWorldSettings.ini, not via admin commands. Key settings: Difficulty=None (disables difficulty-based scaling, use custom settings instead), DayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000 (1.0 = normal, 0.5 = days twice as long), NightTimeSpeedRate=1.000000 (set higher for shorter nights), ExpRate=1.000000 (XP multiplier, 2.0 = 2x XP), PalCaptureRate=1.000000 (capture success multiplier, higher = easier captures), PalSpawnNumRate=1.000000 (wild Pal density, reduce for performance), PalDamageRate=1.000000 and PlayerDamageRate=1.000000 (damage multipliers). bEnableInvaderEnemy=True/False (disabling can prevent memory leaks - a known Palworld issue). bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=True/False (enables PvP damage). bEnableFriendlyFire=True/False (allows friendly fire). CollectionDropHPRate and CollectionObjectHpRate (multipliers for resource node HP - higher means faster gathering). Always stop the server before editing PalWorldSettings.ini, save changes, and restart.
Memory Leak Prevention & Maintenance
Palworld has known memory leak issues, especially with the invader enemy system. Fixes: 1) Set bEnableInvaderEnemy=False in PalWorldSettings.ini - this single change can reduce RAM usage by over 50% on long-running servers. 2) Set up automatic daily restarts via your CyberNex control panel's Scheduler - schedule for early morning (4-5 AM) when player count is lowest. 3) Configure automated 6-hour backups to prevent data loss from crashes. 4) Monitor RAM usage in your control panel dashboard - if usage grows 500MB+ over 24 hours despite the invader fix, a daily restart is recommended. 5) For 8+ player servers, budget 8-12GB RAM and consider upgrading to a VPS plan for dedicated resources. Palworld's open-world Pal AI simulation is inherently RAM-intensive.
PalWorldSettings.ini Configuration Reference
The complete config file is inside DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini. Copy its contents to PalWorldSettings.ini and edit as needed. Server naming: ServerName=Your Server Name (appears in community list), ServerDescription=Your description. Access control: ServerPassword=password (leave empty for public server), AdminPassword=adminpassword, ServerPlayerMaxNum=32 (max players, depends on your plan). Networking: PublicPort=8211 (default Palworld port, must match firewall rules), PublicIP= (leave empty for auto-detect). Gameplay: bIsMultiplay=True (must be true for dedicated server), bIsPvP=False (enables/disables PvP), bInvisibleOtherGuildsGauge=False, bCanPickupOtherGuildDeadPenalty=False, bEnableNonLoginPenalty=False, bEnableFastTravel=True, bIsStartLocationSelectByMap=True, bExistPlayerAfterLogout=False, bEnableDefenseOtherGuilds=False. Coop and crossplay: bEnableRaid=True/False, CoopPlayerMaxNum=4 (players per co-op session), bUseAuth=True. For detailed descriptions of every setting, use the Palworld Configuration Tool available in your CyberNex control panel.
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