# Set up a Palworld Server

Set up a Palworld Server – Step-by-step guide for your Palworld on NexoraHost.

**Quick answer:** Set up your server step by step – check requirements, install files, configure ports and start the service.

  A dedicated **Palworld server** allows you to play with friends in a persistent world,
  catch Pals, build bases, and explore freely.

  In this guide, we will show you how to set up and configure your Palworld server at NexoraHost.

## Requirements

  - An active Palworld gameserver at NexoraHost
- Access to the gameserver panel
- Basic server permissions (start/stop/file access)

## Starting the Server

### 1. Log in to the Panel

  Log in to your gameserver panel.

### 2. Select your Palworld Server

  Choose your Palworld server from the server list.

### 3. Start the Server

  Click:

`Start`

  The first startup may take a few minutes while the world is generated.

## Connecting to the Server

### Via Server List

  Launch Palworld and open the dedicated server browser.

  Search for your server name or connect directly via IP.

`IP-ADDRESS:PORT`

Example:

`123.123.123.123:8211`

## Server Configuration

### 1. Change Server Name

  The server name can be modified in the configuration file:

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

Example:

`ServerName="NexoraHost Palworld Server"`

### 2. Set Player Count

`MaxPlayers=32`

  Tip: Adjust player count based on your server hardware.

### 3. Set a Password

  To make your server private, you can set a password:

`ServerPassword="MySecurePassword"`

## Important Settings

  - XP Rate
- Catch Rate
- Day/Night Speed
- Stamina & Damage Multipliers

## Ports

  
    
      Port
      Purpose
    

  
  
    
      8211
      Game Port (default)
    

    
      27015
      Steam Query (optional)
    

  

## Performance Tips

  - Adjust player count to CPU and RAM capacity
- Restart the server regularly
- Avoid unnecessary world clutter
- Do not use heavy mods unless required

## Common Issues

### Server not showing up

  - Is the server fully started?
- Are ports correctly opened?
- Incorrect server name or filter settings?

### Connection failed

  - Wrong IP or port
- Server is offline
- Firewall blocking connection

### Lag or performance issues

  - Too many players
- Not enough RAM
- High world/entity load

## Conclusion

  A Palworld server is easy to set up, but requires a good balance of CPU, RAM, and correct configuration
  to ensure stable and smooth gameplay.

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## Related guides

    - [Gameserver hub](/en/gameserver)
- [Firewall & ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [DNS issues](/en/domain/dns-what-is-it)

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