How to Add a Password to your Palworld Server?

The following guidance will provide step-by-step instructions on managing and protecting your Palworld server by setting a password.

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Stopping the Server

Before making any configuration changes, it is essential to fully stop your Palworld server to prevent any potential issues or loss of data.

1. Navigate to your Palworld server control panel.
2. Use the provided options to fully stop the server.

Setting a Server Password

To restrict access to your server and protect your Pals, builds, resources, and map, setting a password is necessary.

Accessing Config Files

1. In your server control panel, locate and select “Startup.”
2. Choose “Config Files” from the menu.

Editing ServerPassword

1. Within the Config Files section, open the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
2. Find the ServerPassword setting.
3. Replace PASSWORD with your chosen password.
4. Save the changes.

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Restarting the Server

After saving the edited configuration, restart your server to apply the new password.

1. Use the server control panel to start your server.
2. The server will now enforce the new password upon player connection.

Using the Server Password In-Game

Joining a Protected Server

1. Launch Palworld.
2. Select “Join Multiplayer Game.”
3. Access the “Recent Servers” tab to locate your server.
4. Click on the server, input the password, and select “OK” to join.

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Direct Connect Option

Alternatively, players may use the direct connect method:

1. Choose “Direct Connect.”
2. Check the “Enter password” box.
3. Input the server details and password to join.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Password Issues

If you encounter situations where the password is not functioning:

• Ensure that changes were saved correctly.
• Verify the server was not active when making the edits.
• Always stop the server before changing any settings and restart it after saving any changes.

Note: Passwords are known to be problematic in Palworld as they may limit connection methods to using the community server listing within the game. Keep in mind that using direct connect or recent servers might not work when a password is enabled, often resulting in timeouts or empty password errors.

Enabling a Password

To enable a password, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your server’s control panel.
2. Navigate to your Palworld server.
3. Stop the server if it is running.
4. Access the Configuration Files option.
5. Use the Config Editor for PalWorldSettings.ini.
6. Modify the Server Password setting accordingly.
7. Click Save to apply changes.

By following these instructions, you will ensure that your Palworld server is secure and that access is controlled efficiently. Always remember to save settings and restart your server for changes to take immediate effect.