Admin commands let you run your Palworld server like a pro — kick troublemakers, broadcast messages, save the world and shut down cleanly. This guide covers how to enable remote admin and every command you’ll actually use.
Enabling remote admin (RCON)
To run admin commands remotely, enable RCON in PalWorldSettings.ini:
RCONEnabled=True
RCONPort=25575
AdminPassword="YourStrongPassword"Save and restart, then connect with any RCON client using your server IP, port 25575 and the admin password. Note: Pocketpair has deprecated RCON in favour of the REST API, which is the recommended long-term option.
The admin commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
ShowPlayers | List everyone online with their name, player UID and Steam ID |
KickPlayer <SteamID> | Kick a player from the server |
BanPlayer <SteamID> | Ban a player from the server |
Broadcast <message> | Send a message to everyone on the server |
TeleportToPlayer <SteamID> | Teleport yourself to a player |
TeleportToMe <SteamID> | Teleport a player to you |
Save | Force a world save |
Shutdown <seconds> <message> | Graceful shutdown with a countdown and notice |
DoExit | Force the server to stop immediately |
ShowPlayers first — most moderation commands need it.Everyday admin workflow
- Before a restart:
Broadcast Server_restarting_in_5_minthenShutdown 300 Restarting. - Dealing with a griefer:
ShowPlayersto get the Steam ID, thenKickPlayerorBanPlayer. - Before risky changes: run
Saveso you have a clean point to roll back to.
On XGamingServer you can run these from a built-in console in the panel — see the Palworld admin commands docs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use admin commands in Palworld?
Enable RCON in PalWorldSettings.ini (RCONEnabled=True, set AdminPassword), restart, then connect with an RCON client and run commands like ShowPlayers, KickPlayer <SteamID> or Broadcast. Managed hosts provide a console in the panel.
How do I find a player’s Steam ID in Palworld?
Run ShowPlayers — it lists every connected player with their name, player UID and Steam ID. You need that Steam ID for kick, ban and teleport commands.
Is RCON or the REST API better for Palworld?
The REST API is the better long-term choice — Pocketpair has deprecated RCON and recommends the REST API, which may replace it entirely in a future update. RCON still works today, but build new tooling against the REST API.
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