# Palworld Server Troubleshooting (/docs/palworld/fix-common-issues)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Config File Resets on Restart [#config-file-resets-on-restart]

**Cause:** Editing `PalWorldSettings.ini` while the server is running.

**Fix:** Always **fully stop** the server before editing the config. The server overwrites the file on shutdown.

Server Not in Community Browser [#server-not-in-community-browser]

**Fixes:**

* Set `PublicIP` and `PublicPort` in PalWorldSettings.ini
* Add `-publiclobby` to startup arguments
* Ensure port **27015 UDP** is open
* Wait 2–3 minutes after startup
* This is a known issue — the devs are working on improvements

Memory Leak / Server Runs Out of RAM [#memory-leak--server-runs-out-of-ram]

**Palworld has a known memory leak.** The full three-fix playbook is on a dedicated page — see [Memory Leak Fix](/docs/palworld/memory-leak-fix). Quick mitigations:

* Set `bEnableInvaderEnemy=False` — biggest single win, cuts RAM by \~50%
* Schedule restarts every 4–6 hours via **Schedules** in the panel
* Tune `AutoSaveSpan=30.0` to spread out save spikes

"Connection Timed Out" [#connection-timed-out]

* Verify port **8211 UDP** is open
* Check the server IP is correct (find it on the panel **Dashboard**)
* Ensure the game version matches between client and server

Admin Password Not Working [#admin-password-not-working]

* Must be at least **8 characters**, alphanumeric only
* Set in PalWorldSettings.ini as `AdminPassword="YourPass123"`
* Authenticate in-game with `/AdminPassword YourPass123` (with the `/`)

Settings Not Applying [#settings-not-applying]

If `WorldOption.sav` exists in your save folder, it overrides `PalWorldSettings.ini`. Delete `WorldOption.sav` to force the server to use your config file settings:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to `Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/[WorldID]/`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Delete `WorldOption.sav`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Player Character Reset After Migration [#player-character-reset-after-migration]

If you migrated a co-op save to a dedicated server and your bases are there but your character is gone, this is a known GUID mismatch — see [Character Save Fix](/docs/palworld/character-save-fix) for the `palworld-host-save-fix` workflow.

Where Are the Server Logs? [#where-are-the-server-logs]

Palworld doesn't ship a log file by default — see [Server Logs](/docs/palworld/server-logs) for the explanation and your options (live console, logging mod, REST API polling).

Console Players Can't Join [#console-players-cant-join]

* Ensure crossplay is enabled: `CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac)`
* Add `-publiclobby` to startup
* Port 27015 UDP must be open
* See [Crossplay Setup](/docs/palworld/crossplay-setup)

Server Not Showing in Steam Server List [#server-not-showing-in-steam-server-list]

This is **not supported** and may never be. Palworld uses its own community server browser, not Steam's server list. Connect via direct IP or the in-game browser.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Memory Leak Fix](/docs/palworld/memory-leak-fix)
* [Backup & Restore](/docs/palworld/backup-restore)
* [Character Save Fix](/docs/palworld/character-save-fix)
* [Server Logs](/docs/palworld/server-logs)
* [Performance Optimization](/docs/palworld/optimize-performance)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/palworld/server-settings)
* [Crossplay Setup](/docs/palworld/crossplay-setup)
* [Admin Commands](/docs/palworld/admin-commands)