Palworld: Max Guild Bases
Introduction
Palworld allows you to control the maximum number of bases each guild can place on your server. In this guide, you will learn how to manually edit the correct configuration file in the ZAP-Hosting web interface, change the BaseCampMaxNumInGuild setting, and apply the change by restarting your server.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure that you have access to your Palworld game server in the ZAP-Hosting web interface.
You need access to your Palworld server administration and the Configs section to edit configuration files.
Locate the configuration file
To change the max guild bases setting, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
In the ZAP-Hosting web interface, open your Palworld game server administration and navigate to:
Configs → PalWorldSettings.ini
This file contains the main gameplay configuration values for your Palworld server, including guild and base limits.
Edit the max guild bases value
Inside PalWorldSettings.ini, look for the OptionSettings section. The setting you need to change is:
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild=[your_value]
Replace [your_value] with the number of bases you want each guild to be allowed to place.
Example configuration
If you want to allow up to 6 bases per guild, the entry should look like this:
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild=6
If the setting already exists, change only its value. If it is missing, add it inside the existing OptionSettings parameter list in the file.
Current reference information indicates that the default value is 4, and the normal vanilla maximum is 10. Values above 10 are generally not supported in an unmodded Palworld server.
Value reference
| Config key | Description | Default value | Vanilla maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild | Maximum number of bases allowed per guild | 4 | 10 |
Set BaseCampMaxNumInGuild only to a reasonable supported value. Values above 10 typically require server-side modding and may not work correctly on a standard Palworld server.
Save the configuration
After changing the value, save the PalWorldSettings.ini file in the ZAP-Hosting configuration editor.
This stores the new max guild setting, but it will not take effect until the server has been restarted.
Restart the server
Once the file has been saved, restart your Palworld server from the server administration interface.
A restart is required because Palworld reads the PalWorldSettings.ini configuration during server startup. Without restarting, the new guild base limit will usually not be applied.
What you need to do afterward
No additional console commands are normally required after editing BaseCampMaxNumInGuild. After the restart, the new value should be active automatically.
| Action | Required |
|---|---|
Save PalWorldSettings.ini | Yes |
| Restart the server | Yes |
| Run additional commands | No |
After the restart, join the server and test the base placement limit with a guild to confirm that the new setting has been applied as expected.
Troubleshooting
If the max guild bases setting does not seem to change, check the following points.
Verify the config entry
Make sure that BaseCampMaxNumInGuild is written correctly and uses a numeric value, for example:
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild=8
A typo in the key name or an invalid value can prevent the setting from working.
Confirm the file was saved
Check that your changes were saved in Configs → PalWorldSettings.ini before restarting the server.
Restart the server fully
A full server restart is required after changing this setting. If you only saved the file without restarting, the old value may still be in use.
Stay within the vanilla limit
If you set a value above 10, the server may ignore it or behave unexpectedly unless you are using compatible mods. If you are running a standard server, keep the value at 10 or below.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully changed the maximum number of guild bases 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!