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Palworld: Spectate Mode

Learn how to use the Spectate Mode in Palworld, set the required admin password, and enable Spectate Mode on your server. -> Find out more now

10 November 20264 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

The Spectate Mode in Palworld allows you to observe players on your server without actively participating. In this guide, you will learn how to prepare admin access, where to find the necessary configuration in your ZapX customer account, and how to toggle Spectate Mode on and off in the game.

Verify Required Server Configuration

Although Spectate Mode itself does not require a special setting, your server must have an admin password configured so you can authenticate as an administrator.

Open the Configuration File in the ZAP Interface

In the web interface of your ZAP hosting game server, open the Configuration tab (raw text view). The relevant Palworld configuration is found in the file:

PalWorldSettings.ini

Depending on your server template and game version, this file contains the main server options including the admin password entry.

Check the Admin Password Entry

In the PalWorldSettings.ini file, locate the OptionSettings section and ensure the AdminPassword value is set.

A typical example looks like this:

ini
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(AdminPassword="[your_admin_password]")

If your file already contains many options in a single OptionSettings=(...) line, just make sure the AdminPassword entry is present and contains your chosen password.

Warning

Preserve Existing Syntax Do not remove other existing values from the OptionSettings line. Palworld often stores multiple settings in one entry, so only carefully add or edit the AdminPassword value.

Configuration Overview

FileLocation in ZAP InterfaceRequired KeyPurpose
PalWorldSettings.iniConfiguration tabAdminPasswordEnables admin authentication and use of Spectate Mode

Enable Spectate Mode

After connecting as an administrator, you can enable Spectate Mode in one of the following ways.

Use Keyboard Shortcut

Press the \ key to switch to Spectate Mode.

Use Command

Alternatively, use the following in-game command:

text
/togglespectate

This command toggles Spectate Mode on or off for your current character session, provided you are authenticated as an admin.

Spectate Mode Commands Overview

ActionMethodRequirement
Enter Spectate ModePress \ keyAdmin rights
Toggle Spectate Mode/togglespectateAdmin rights
Exit Spectate ModePress Esc keyActive Spectate Mode
Tip

When to Use Spectate Mode Spectate Mode is useful when you want to monitor players, check reports, or observe activities on your server without interfering in gameplay.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It lets you watch players on your server without actively playing.
You need administrator access on your Palworld server, which requires a valid AdminPassword set in your server configuration.
No, Spectate Mode is only available to administrators. The command won’t work without logging in as an admin first.

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