#Server Configuration

This guide covers all basic server settings available in the Settings tab of your control panel.

#Core Server Settings

#Server Name

The name displayed in the server browser and community list.

Recommendations:

• Choose a unique, memorable name
• Include your server type (PvP, PvE, Modded, etc.)
• Keep it under 50 characters for best display

Example: "Palworld Paradise | PvE | 2x Rates"

#Server Description

A short description visible to players browsing servers (max 500 characters).

What to include:

• Server rules and playstyle
• Special features or rates
• Community information
• Discord link if applicable

#Max Players

Maximum concurrent players allowed on your server (1-32).

Performance considerations:

• 8GB RAM: 8-12 players recommended
• 16GB RAM: 16-20 players recommended
• 32GB RAM: 24-32 players recommended

Higher player counts require more resources and may impact performance.

#Server Password

Optional password required for players to join.

• Leave empty for a public server
• Use a strong password for private/community servers
• Share the password securely with your players

#Admin Password

Password used for RCON commands and admin panel access.

Important: This is separate from your control panel password. Set a strong, unique password that you don't share publicly.

#Community Server

Enable this to make your server visible in the public server browser.

• Enabled: Server appears in community list
• Disabled: Private server, players need IP address to connect

#System Settings

#Timezone

Configure your server's timezone for accurate log timestamps and scheduled tasks.

Available timezones:

• UTC (recommended for international servers)
• America/New_York (Eastern US)
• America/Los_Angeles (Pacific US)
• Europe/London
• Europe/Paris (Central Europe)
• Europe/Warsaw (Poland)
• Asia/Tokyo
• Australia/Sydney

#Update on Boot

Automatically check for Palworld updates when the server starts.

Recommended: Enabled - Keeps your server up-to-date with the latest patches and features.

#Network Settings

Your server uses these default ports:

Note: Port configuration is managed automatically by the system. Manual changes are not required.

#Remote Access

#RCON (Remote Console)

RCON is enabled by default on port 25575.

Use RCON to:

• Execute admin commands remotely
• Manage players without being in-game
• Automate server tasks via scripts

Popular RCON tools:

• mcrcon (command-line)
• RCONcli
• Palworld RCON Web UI

#REST API

The REST API is enabled by default on port 8212.

API capabilities:

• Query server status
• Get player list
• Retrieve server metrics
• Execute admin commands via HTTP

Documentation: Check the Palworld server documentation for API endpoints.

#Advanced Settings

#Disable Auto-Generate PalWorldSettings.ini

By default, the system automatically generates PalWorldSettings.ini from your control panel settings.

Enable this if:

• You want to manually edit the ini file
• You're using custom configuration tools
• You need settings not available in the panel

Warning: Manual changes may be overwritten if this is disabled.

#Disable Auto-Generate Engine.ini

Controls automatic generation of Engine.ini.

Recommended: Keep enabled (default) unless you have specific engine modifications.

#Log Filtering

Reduces duplicate log entries for cleaner logs.

• Enabled (Recommended): Filters repetitive messages
• Disabled (Verbose): Shows all log entries

#Log Format

Choose how logs are formatted:

• Default: Standard Palworld log format
• JSON: Structured logs for log aggregation tools
• Logfmt: Key-value format
• Colored: Color-coded console output
• Plain: Plain text without formatting

#Saving Your Configuration

After making changes, use one of these options:

#Save Configuration

Saves settings to the database without applying them to the running server.

Use when:

• You want to prepare settings in advance
• The server is offline
• You're making multiple changes

#Save & Apply Now

Saves settings and immediately restarts the server to apply them.

Warning: This will disconnect all online players and restart the server. Use during low-activity periods.

#Reset to Defaults

Resets all settings to default values.

This action cannot be undone!

#Next Steps

• Gameplay Settings - Configure difficulty, rates, and game rules
• Management & Automation - Set up automatic updates and backups