# Palworld Server Configuration Guide (/docs/palworld/server-settings)



import { File, Folder, Files } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/files';
import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

All Palworld server settings live in a single file: `PalWorldSettings.ini`. Every setting is on **one line** inside the `OptionSettings=(...)` block.

File Location [#file-location]

<Files>
  <Folder name="Pal" defaultOpen>
    <Folder name="Saved" defaultOpen>
      <Folder name="Config" defaultOpen>
        <Folder name="LinuxServer" defaultOpen>
          <File name="PalWorldSettings.ini" />
        </Folder>
      </Folder>
    </Folder>
  </Folder>
</Files>

On Windows servers, replace `LinuxServer` with `WindowsServer`.

Editing the Settings [#editing-the-settings]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop your server from **Console**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Files** in the sidebar and navigate to `Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open `PalWorldSettings.ini`. If the file is empty or missing, copy `DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini` from the server root and rename it.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit the values inside the `OptionSettings=(...)` line, save, and start the server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Format [#format]

```ini
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(ServerName="My Server",AdminPassword="secret",ServerPlayerMaxNum=32,ExpRate=1.000000,...)
```

> ⚠️ **Critical:** All settings must be on a **single line** inside the parentheses. Line breaks will break the entire config. Use the panel's text editor carefully.

Server Identity [#server-identity]

| Setting              | Default                     | Description                                            |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| `ServerName`         | `"Default Palworld Server"` | Name in the server browser                             |
| `ServerDescription`  | `""`                        | Server description                                     |
| `ServerPassword`     | `""`                        | Join password (blank = public)                         |
| `AdminPassword`      | `""`                        | Admin & RCON password (min 8 characters, alphanumeric) |
| `ServerPlayerMaxNum` | `32`                        | Maximum concurrent players                             |
| `PublicIP`           | `""`                        | Public IP for community server listing                 |
| `PublicPort`         | `8211`                      | Public game port                                       |
| `Region`             | `""`                        | Server region tag                                      |
| `bUseAuth`           | `True`                      | Enable Steam authentication                            |

Gameplay Rates [#gameplay-rates]

All default to `1.000000` — higher = more/faster, lower = less/slower.

| Setting                            | Description                                 |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `ExpRate`                          | XP gain multiplier                          |
| `PalCaptureRate`                   | Pal capture success rate                    |
| `PalSpawnNumRate`                  | Wild Pal spawn density                      |
| `WorkSpeedRate`                    | Crafting and work speed                     |
| `CollectionDropRate`               | Resource gathering yield                    |
| `CollectionObjectHpRate`           | Gatherable HP (higher = more hits needed)   |
| `CollectionObjectRespawnSpeedRate` | Resource respawn speed                      |
| `EnemyDropItemRate`                | Enemy loot drop rate                        |
| `ItemWeightRate`                   | Item weight multiplier (lower = carry more) |
| `EquipmentDurabilityDamageRate`    | Gear degradation speed                      |

Day/Night [#daynight]

| Setting              | Default | Description                             |
| -------------------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `DayTimeSpeedRate`   | `1.0`   | Daytime speed (lower = longer days)     |
| `NightTimeSpeedRate` | `1.0`   | Nighttime speed (lower = longer nights) |

Death & Respawn [#death--respawn]

| Setting                                | Default | Description                               |
| -------------------------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| `DeathPenalty`                         | `All`   | `None`, `Item`, `ItemAndEquipment`, `All` |
| `bCanPickupOtherGuildDeathPenaltyDrop` | `False` | Allow looting other guild death drops     |

PvP [#pvp]

| Setting                       | Default | Description                   |
| ----------------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------- |
| `bIsPvP`                      | `False` | Enable PvP mode               |
| `bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage` | `False` | Allow player-to-player damage |
| `bEnableFriendlyFire`         | `False` | Friendly fire within guilds   |

Base & Building [#base--building]

| Setting                 | Default | Description                             |
| ----------------------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `BaseCampMaxNum`        | `128`   | Total base camps server-wide            |
| `BaseCampMaxNumInGuild` | `4`     | Max bases per guild (max 10)            |
| `BaseCampWorkerMaxNum`  | `15`    | Pal workers per base (max 50)           |
| `MaxBuildingLimitNum`   | `0`     | Per-player building cap (0 = unlimited) |
| `BuildObjectDamageRate` | `1.0`   | Damage to structures                    |

Guild [#guild]

| Setting                             | Default | Description                      |
| ----------------------------------- | ------- | -------------------------------- |
| `GuildPlayerMaxNum`                 | `20`    | Max members per guild            |
| `bAutoResetGuildNoOnlinePlayers`    | `False` | Auto-delete inactive guild bases |
| `AutoResetGuildTimeNoOnlinePlayers` | `72.0`  | Hours offline before auto-reset  |

Combat & Health [#combat--health]

| Setting                     | Default | Description          |
| --------------------------- | ------- | -------------------- |
| `PlayerDamageRateAttack`    | `1.0`   | Player damage dealt  |
| `PlayerDamageRateDefense`   | `1.0`   | Player damage taken  |
| `PalDamageRateAttack`       | `1.0`   | Pal damage dealt     |
| `PalDamageRateDefense`      | `1.0`   | Pal damage taken     |
| `PlayerAutoHPRegeneRate`    | `1.0`   | Player HP regen      |
| `PlayerStomachDecreaceRate` | `1.0`   | Player hunger drain  |
| `PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate` | `1.0`   | Player stamina drain |
| `PalStomachDecreaceRate`    | `1.0`   | Pal hunger drain     |
| `PalStaminaDecreaceRate`    | `1.0`   | Pal stamina drain    |

Breeding [#breeding]

| Setting                     | Default | Description                                      |
| --------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| `PalEggDefaultHatchingTime` | `72.0`  | Hours for Huge Egg incubation (72 = 3 real days) |

Features [#features]

| Setting                   | Default | Description                        |
| ------------------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `bEnableFastTravel`       | `True`  | Enable fast travel                 |
| `bEnableInvaderEnemy`     | `True`  | Enable base raids                  |
| `SupplyDropSpan`          | `180`   | Minutes between supply drops       |
| `bExistPlayerAfterLogout` | `False` | Player body persists after logout  |
| `bHardcore`               | `False` | Permanent death mode               |
| `DropItemMaxNum`          | `3000`  | Max dropped items in world         |
| `DropItemAliveMaxHours`   | `1.0`   | Hours before dropped items despawn |

Randomizer [#randomizer]

| Setting          | Default | Description                          |
| ---------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------ |
| `RandomizerType` | `None`  | `None`, `Region`, `All`              |
| `RandomizerSeed` | `""`    | Seed for deterministic randomization |

Crossplay [#crossplay]

| Setting              | Default                | Description       |
| -------------------- | ---------------------- | ----------------- |
| `CrossplayPlatforms` | `(Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac)` | Allowed platforms |

Network & API [#network--api]

| Setting          | Default | Description                             |
| ---------------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `RCONEnabled`    | `False` | Enable RCON (deprecated — use REST API) |
| `RCONPort`       | `25575` | RCON port                               |
| `RESTAPIEnabled` | `True`  | Enable REST API                         |
| `RESTAPIPort`    | `8212`  | REST API port                           |

Performance [#performance]

| Setting                           | Default   | Description                       |
| --------------------------------- | --------- | --------------------------------- |
| `ServerReplicatePawnCullDistance` | `15000.0` | Pal sync range in cm (5000–15000) |
| `bIsUseBackupSaveData`            | `True`    | Enable automatic save backups     |

***

> 💡 **Tip:** For the most popular setting changes, see our individual guides linked from the [index page](/docs/palworld).

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Admin Commands](/docs/palworld/admin-commands)
* [Performance Optimization](/docs/palworld/optimize-performance)
* [Ports Reference](/docs/palworld/ports-reference)