Palworld: Building Limits

Introduction

Palworld allows you to control several building limits and restrictions through the server configuration. In this guide, you will learn how to manually edit the correct config file in the ZAP-Hosting web interface, change the relevant building values, and apply the changes correctly.

Preparation

Before you begin, make sure that:

• you have access to your Palworld game server in the ZAP-Hosting game server administration
• your server is currently offline or you are prepared to restart it after making changes
• you know that this guide covers general building limits and area restrictions, not guild-specific base limits

Manual Configuration Required

These settings must be changed manually in the configuration file. The relevant file can be accessed in your ZAP-Hosting game server administration under Configs.

Guild Base Limits

If you want to change the number of bases per guild instead of the general building limits covered here, you should use the separate guild base limit guide if available in ZAP-Docs.

Open the configuration file

To change building limits, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.

In the ZAP-Hosting game server administration:

1. Open your Palworld server.
2. Navigate to Configs.
3. Open the file PalWorldSettings.ini.

This file contains the main world and gameplay settings for your Palworld server, including several building-related configuration entries.

Edit the building limit settings

The relevant values are stored inside the OptionSettings section in PalWorldSettings.ini.

Relevant configuration keys

Use the following settings to control building limits and area restrictions:

Config key	Description	Example value
MaxBuildingLimitNum	Sets the maximum number of buildings per player. 0 disables the limit.	0
BaseCampMaxNum	Sets the maximum number of base camps allowed on the entire server.	128
bBuildAreaLimit	Controls whether building restrictions near certain structures are enabled.	False

Example configuration

Depending on your current file content, these values are usually part of the OptionSettings=(...) line.

OptionSettings=(MaxBuildingLimitNum=0,BaseCampMaxNum=128,bBuildAreaLimit=False)

If your file already contains a longer OptionSettings line, do not remove the other existing values. You only need to change or add the relevant entries inside that same settings block.

What each value does

Setting	Effect
MaxBuildingLimitNum=0	Removes the per-player building limit
MaxBuildingLimitNum=[your_number]	Limits each player to the specified number of buildings
BaseCampMaxNum=[your_number]	Sets the total number of base camps allowed server-wide
bBuildAreaLimit=True	Prevents building near restricted structures such as fast travel points
bBuildAreaLimit=False	Disables that area restriction

Keep Existing Syntax Intact

PalWorldSettings.ini is sensitive to formatting. Make sure you only change the values you need and keep the existing commas, brackets, and overall OptionSettings=(...) structure intact.

Save your changes

After editing the values:

1. Save the file in the Configs section.
2. Review the line once more for formatting mistakes.

If the syntax is incorrect, the server may ignore the changed settings or fail to apply them properly.

Example custom values

Here is an example that limits each player to 5000 buildings, allows up to 20 base camps on the server, and keeps restricted building zones enabled:

OptionSettings=(MaxBuildingLimitNum=5000,BaseCampMaxNum=20,bBuildAreaLimit=True)

Here is another example that removes the player building limit and disables area restrictions:

OptionSettings=(MaxBuildingLimitNum=0,BaseCampMaxNum=20,bBuildAreaLimit=False)

Restart the server

After saving the configuration, you need to restart your Palworld server so the new settings are loaded.

In the ZAP-Hosting game server administration:

1. stop the server if it is still running
2. start the server again

A full restart is required for changes in PalWorldSettings.ini to take effect.

Apply Changes Reliably

If you are making several config changes at once, it is a good idea to save all edits first and then perform one restart afterward. This helps avoid unnecessary downtime.

Verify the new limits

Once the server is back online, join the server and test the new building behavior.

You should verify:

• whether players can place more or fewer structures than before
• whether the total number of base camps matches your configured value
• whether building near restricted structures is allowed or blocked according to bBuildAreaLimit

If the changes do not appear to apply, reopen PalWorldSettings.ini and confirm that:

• the values were saved correctly
• the keys are inside the OptionSettings block
• the server was fully restarted after the edit

Configuration reference

File	Location in ZAP-Hosting	Required action after editing
PalWorldSettings.ini	Configs in your game server administration	Restart the server

Setting	Recommended use
MaxBuildingLimitNum	Use this to control per-player building limits
BaseCampMaxNum	Use this to control the total number of base camps on the server
bBuildAreaLimit	Use this to allow or restrict building near protected map structures

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully changed the building limits on your Palworld server. For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you!