# Palworld Dedicated Server Won't Start – Port, Steam & Logs

Palworld server won't start or "Connection timed out"? Port 8211, SteamCMD, server password & firewall – dedicated server troubleshooting.

**Quick answer:** Fix Palworld dedicated server issues with **port 8211 UDP**, current **SteamCMD update** and correct **PalWorldSettings.ini**.

**If you landed here:** Dedicated server won't start, crashes after Palworld patch or players get "Connection timed out".

## Error → cause → fix

SymptomCauseFix

Server won't startSteamCMD failedRe-run: app_update 2394010 validate

Connection timed outPort 8211 UDP closedFirewall + panel → [Open ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)

Crash after game updateOutdated server filesSteamCMD update, restart server

## Related

- [Set up Palworld server](/en/gameserver/palworld/setup)
- [Palworld performance](/en/gameserver/palworld/performance)