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Dedicated Server: Palworld Dedicated Server Setup on Windows
Learn how to quickly and easily set up your Palworld Dedicated Server on your Windows VPS or Dedicated Server → Find out more
10 November 20265 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
Do you have a Windows VPS or Dedicated Server and want to install the Palworld Dedicated Server on it? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll explain step by step how to set up this service on your server.
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Remote Desktop (RDP) access to your Windows server and SteamCMD, the command-line version of the Steam client.
Download it from the official Valve developer website (developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD). Extract the downloaded steamcmd.zip file, then start steamcmd.exe and wait for 'Loading Steam API.... OK' to appear.
After running 'login anonymous', use 'app_update 2394010' (Steam app ID 2394010).
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Preparation
First, connect to your VPS using Remote Desktop (RDP). If you need help, follow our First Login (RDP) guide.
Once you’re connected to your server, you’ll need to set up SteamCMD so you can download the required Dedicated Server files. SteamCMD is the command-line version (CLI) of the Steam client and lets you easily download various Steam Workshop and Dedicated Server files. Download SteamCMD from the official Valve website or directly here.
Create a new folder anywhere on your server. In this example, we’ll call it steamcmd. Go to your Downloads folder, find the steamcmd.zip file you just downloaded, and move it into the steamcmd folder. Now extract the file by right-clicking it and using Windows’ built-in extraction tool, or with a program such as 7zip or Winrar. You should then have a steamcmd.exe file in the folder.
Simply start steamcmd.exe and wait for the installation to finish.
Once the message Loading Steam API.... OK appears, the process has completed successfully, and you can continue with the Palworld Dedicated Server installation in the next section.
Installation
After installation, you should be able to run commands in the steamcmd.exe command-line window. First, log in as the anonymous user by entering this command: login anonymous
After logging in, you can start downloading the files.
Tip
Optional: You can set your preferred installation directory with the force_install_dir [Path] command, replacing [Path] with your desired path. Example:
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force_install_dir C:\Palworld-Server
Now start the download with the app_update 2394010 command. The app ID 2394010 refers to the Palworld application.
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To avoid errors, don’t interrupt the process before it finishes. It may take a little while, but patience pays off! :)
Once the download is complete, go to the directory where all the server files were downloaded. There, you can start PalServer.exe to launch the server. However, we recommend setting up port forwarding and configuring your server first.
Opening ports for your server
To make your server publicly accessible, you need to open the ports used by the Dedicated Server. You can do this either with PowerShell commands, which is easier, or the traditional way through Windows Defender Firewall.
Open Windows Search and search for PowerShell. Right-click it and select Run as administrator to make sure you have the required permissions and everything works correctly.
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Make sure you run PowerShell as an administrator. Otherwise, the settings won’t be applied correctly.
These commands automatically create the required firewall rules to make your Palworld server publicly accessible.
Use Windows Search to open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security. If you only see the basic Firewall page, click Advanced settings to open the correct window.
Create new rules for your Palworld server. To do this, click Inbound Rules and Outbound Rules, then add the following protocols and ports:
Once you’ve added the rules, your server will be accessible, and you can connect using your server’s IP address. Open the server browser and enter the following in the search field at the bottom: [your_ip_address]:8211
We recommend configuring your server before connecting. Find out how in the next section.
Configuration
At this point, you’ve completed the basic installation of your Palworld server. You can make additional changes using a configuration file in the server directory.
There, you’ll find the PalWorldSettings.ini file. You can use this file to adjust many of your server’s settings. For a list of all available options and what they do, see our Server Configuration guide.
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If you can’t find the file, start your server at least once so it can be generated automatically. Alternatively, you can copy and use the default settings from steamapps/common/PalServer/DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini.
Enabling Xbox mode
Palworld Dedicated Servers can now run as Microsoft Store/Xbox Dedicated Servers, allowing Xbox and Microsoft Store PC players to play together on your server.
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Crossplay between the Steam and Microsoft Store/Xbox versions is still not available. Your server can be set up for either Steam or Microsoft Store/Xbox.
Open the PalWorldSettings.ini file in this directory:
Save the file. The next time you start your server, it will run in Xbox mode.
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You can’t connect directly using the IP address on Xbox consoles. So, if you want to play on Xbox, you’ll need to make your Dedicated Server public.
To do this, create a new StartServer.bat file in the root directory with the following content: PalServer.exe -publiclobby. The special launch parameter -publiclobby enables Community Server mode, making your server visible in the server list.
You should also choose a server name that’s easy to find. Find out how in our Server Configuration guide.
Starting and connecting to your server
You can now start your server. If it isn’t already installed, you may need to install DirectX Runtime on your Windows Dedicated Server.
Go to the main directory of your Palworld server and start PalServer.exe to launch the server. A console window will open and show the startup process. If everything works, your server will appear in the server list. Alternatively, you can connect directly by entering [your_ip_address]:8211 in the search field at the bottom of the server browser.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed Palworld on your Windows Dedicated Server!
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