How to Install Mods on Your Palworld Server

Palworld servers support mods through UE4SS (Unreal Engine 4 Scripting System). You can install .pak mods and .lua mods from sites like Nexus Mods.

⚠️ Warning: Always back up your world before installing any mods. Use Backups on the panel to create a manual backup.

Before Installing Mods

Keep these points in mind:

• Dedicated servers run the Steam version of Palworld — do not install Game Pass mods
• Check each mod's description to confirm it works on dedicated servers (not just client/singleplayer)
• Install one mod at a time and test it before adding more
• Check that the mod is compatible with your server version (type info in Console to see your version)
• Some mods must be installed on both the server and client — check the mod's documentation

Installing UE4SS

UE4SS is required for Lua mods and some .pak mods.

Installing Mods

Lua Mod Structure

Lua mods contain folders with a main.lua script. They go inside the UE4SS Mods folder:

Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods/
└── ModName/
    └── scripts/
        └── main.lua

For advanced Lua modding information, see the Lua Modding Documentation.

Pak Mod Structure

Pak mods are single .pak files that go in the mods folder:

Pal/Content/Paks/~mods/
└── ModName.pak

💡 Tip: If a .pak mod specifies the LogicMods folder instead of ~mods, place it there. The ~mods folder is a convention to keep your mods organized separately from game files.

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