# Enable Crossplay on Your Palworld Server (/docs/palworld/crossplay-setup)



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Palworld supports full crossplay between **Steam**, **Xbox (Series X|S and One)**, **PS5**, and **Mac** since v0.5.0.

Enabling Crossplay [#enabling-crossplay]

In `Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini`:

```
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac)
```

This is enabled by default. Remove platforms to restrict access.

Requirements for Console Players [#requirements-for-console-players]

Console players (Xbox/PS5) can **only** join via the in-game community server browser — no direct IP connect.

Your server needs:

1. `-publiclobby` in startup arguments (set in **Startup** tab)
2. `ServerName`, `PublicIP`, and `PublicPort` configured
3. Port **27015 UDP** open (Steam query port for browser listing)
4. Port **8211 UDP** open (game port)

> 📝 **Note:** The community browser only shows the first **200** results. Players should search by **exact server name**.

Restricting to Specific Platforms [#restricting-to-specific-platforms]

Only allow Steam and Xbox:

```
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox)
```

Steam only (no crossplay):

```
CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam)
```

Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

| Issue                             | Fix                                                                 |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Console players can't find server | Ensure `-publiclobby` is in startup args. Check port 27015 is open. |
| Xbox players get connection error | Verify `CrossplayPlatforms` includes `Xbox`                         |
| Server not in community browser   | Set `PublicIP` and `PublicPort` correctly. Wait a few minutes.      |
| Mods + crossplay                  | Set `bAllowClientMod=True` — but console players can't install mods |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Join Your Server](/docs/palworld/join-server)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/palworld/server-settings)
* [Ports Reference](/docs/palworld/ports-reference)