Palworld: Supply Drop Settings

Introduction

Palworld includes supply drops that appear at regular intervals and can contain useful resources. In this guide, you will learn how to manually change the supply drop frequency on your ZAP-Hosting Palworld game server by editing the correct configuration file and applying the changes properly.

Preparation

Before you begin, make sure you have access to your Palworld game server through the ZAP-Hosting web interface and that the server is currently available in your game server administration.

Manual Configuration Required

This setup is performed by manually editing the Palworld server configuration. You will need to open the configuration file through the Configs section in your game server administration.

Locate the Configuration File

To change the supply drop interval, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.

In your ZAP-Hosting game server administration:

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

Configuration File Location

On ZAP-Hosting, the relevant Palworld settings for gameplay are typically managed through the PalWorldSettings.ini file in the Configs area of your server administration. If your interface layout differs slightly, use the available config file list and look specifically for PalWorldSettings.ini.

Edit the Supply Drop Setting

The setting used for supply drop frequency is SupplyDropSpan.

This value defines the interval between supply drops in minutes.

Find the Correct Section

In PalWorldSettings.ini, Palworld server settings are usually stored inside the OptionSettings line. You need to locate the existing settings block and check whether SupplyDropSpan is already present.

If it already exists, change its value.

If it does not exist, add it inside the OptionSettings=(...) section together with the other comma-separated settings.

Configuration Entry

Use the following format:

SupplyDropSpan=[your_value]

Replace [your_value] with the number of minutes you want to use.

Example Values

Setting	Meaning
SupplyDropSpan=180	Default interval of 3 hours
SupplyDropSpan=60	Supply drops every 1 hour
SupplyDropSpan=360	Supply drops every 6 hours
SupplyDropSpan=30	Very frequent supply drops

Here is an example of how the setting may appear inside the full OptionSettings block:

OptionSettings=(Difficulty=None,DayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000,PalSpawnNumRate=1.000000,PalDamageRateAttack=1.000000,PalDamageRateDefense=1.000000,PlayerDamageRateAttack=1.000000,PlayerDamageRateDefense=1.000000,PlayerStomachDecreaceRate=1.000000,PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate=1.000000,PlayerAutoHPRegeneRate=1.000000,PlayerAutoHpRegeneRateInSleep=1.000000,PalStomachDecreaceRate=1.000000,PalStaminaDecreaceRate=1.000000,PalAutoHPRegeneRate=1.000000,PalAutoHpRegeneRateInSleep=1.000000,BuildObjectDamageRate=1.000000,BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRate=1.000000,CollectionDropRate=1.000000,CollectionObjectHpRate=1.000000,CollectionObjectRespawnSpeedRate=1.000000,EnemyDropItemRate=1.000000,DeathPenalty=All,bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=False,bEnableFriendlyFire=False,bEnableInvaderEnemy=True,bActiveUNKO=False,bEnableAimAssistPad=True,bEnableAimAssistKeyboard=False,DropItemMaxNum=3000,DropItemMaxNum_UNKO=100,BaseCampMaxNum=128,BaseCampWorkerMaxNum=15,DropItemAliveMaxHours=1.000000,bAutoResetGuildNoOnlinePlayers=False,AutoResetGuildTimeNoOnlinePlayers=72.000000,GuildPlayerMaxNum=20,PalEggDefaultHatchingTime=72.000000,WorkSpeedRate=1.000000,bIsMultiplay=False,bIsPvP=False,CanPickupOtherGuildDeathPenaltyDrop=False,bEnableNonLoginPenalty=True,bEnableFastTravel=True,bIsStartLocationSelectByMap=True,bExistPlayerAfterLogout=False,bEnableDefenseOtherGuildPlayer=False,CoopPlayerMaxNum=4,ServerPlayerMaxNum=32,ServerName="zaphosting",ServerDescription="",AdminPassword="",ServerPassword="",PublicPort=8211,PublicIP="",RCONEnabled=False,RCONPort=25575,Region="",bUseAuth=True,BanListURL="https://api.palworldgame.com/api/banlist.txt",SupplyDropSpan=60)

Keep Existing Syntax Intact

Do not remove commas, brackets, or other existing values in the OptionSettings line. A formatting mistake in this line can prevent the server from loading the configuration correctly.

Save and Apply the Changes

After editing the value:

1. Save the changes in PalWorldSettings.ini.
2. Restart your Palworld server from the ZAP-Hosting game server administration.

A restart is required because Palworld does not apply this gameplay setting live while the server is already running.

Is an Additional Command Required?

No additional in-game or console command is normally required for this specific change. Restarting the server is the required step to load the updated SupplyDropSpan value.

Action	Required
Edit PalWorldSettings.ini	Yes
Add or change SupplyDropSpan	Yes
Run extra console command	No
Restart server after saving	Yes

Verify the Setting

Once the server has restarted, the new supply drop interval should be active.

Because this setting controls timed world events, you may need to wait for the next spawn cycle before you can fully confirm the change in-game. If you set a shorter interval such as 60 or 30, verification will be easier.

Testing Changes Faster

If you want to confirm that the setting works without waiting several hours, temporarily set SupplyDropSpan=30. After testing, you can change it again to your preferred long-term value.

Troubleshooting

Setting Does Not Apply

If the supply drop frequency does not seem to change, check the following:

• Make sure SupplyDropSpan is written exactly as shown
• Confirm the value is inside the OptionSettings=(...) section
• Verify there are no broken commas or missing brackets
• Restart the server after saving the file

Server Has Configuration Errors

If the server fails to start after editing the file, restore the previous configuration and review the syntax carefully.

Incorrect INI Formatting

Palworld stores many gameplay settings in a single OptionSettings line. Even one misplaced character can break the config. Always review your changes carefully before saving.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully changed the Palworld supply drop settings. For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you!