Creating and Setting Up a Palworld Server
Step by step: order a Palworld server at RespawnHost, choose a billing model, set the basics and connect to your server.
Creating a Palworld server at RespawnHost
This guide takes you from ordering to your first login on your own Palworld server. It takes under 5 minutes — the server itself is online in under 90 seconds.
Requirements
- A RespawnHost account — register here
- Balance on your account (prepaid system, top up e.g. via PayPal or credit card)
- Palworld on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation 5 or Game Pass
Step 1: Start your order
- Open the Palworld order page (or go via respawnhost.com/en/palworld-server-hosting and hit Get your server).
- Log in if you haven’t already.
Step 2: Choose a billing model
RespawnHost offers two models — you pick during checkout:
| Model | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed plan | Fixed price for a term (30, 90 or 180 days), paid upfront from your balance. 90 days: −2.5%, 180 days: −5%. | 24/7 operation, communities |
| Pay-Per-Use | Billed by the second — you only pay while the server is running. Server off = no costs. | Casual sessions, weekend runs |
Step 3: Choose package and location
- Package: Pick by group size — for 2–4 players the entry package (8 GB RAM) is enough; bigger guilds go for 12–16 GB or more. See Which Palworld package is right for me? for details.
- Location: Germany (Frankfurt) for Europe or USA (Salt Lake City) for North America. Pick whatever is closest to you and your players.
Complete the order — the server installs automatically and is ready in under 90 seconds.
Step 4: Set the basics
In the panel you’ll find your server’s startup variables:
| Setting | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Server Name | Name in the server browser. Pick something memorable — console players can only find you via search! |
| Server Description | Short description in the browser (optional, max. 128 characters) |
| Server Password | If set, only players with the password can join (letters, numbers, - and _) |
| Admin Password | Required — used to get admin rights in-game (see below) |
| Max Players | 1–32 players |
| Crossplay | Allowed platforms, default: Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac (all) |
| Auto Update | Updates the server automatically on every start (recommended: on) |
All gameplay rules (XP rate, capture rate, death penalty, egg hatching …) are set comfortably in the config editor — see Configuring your Palworld server.
Step 5: Start and connect
- Hit Start in the panel. After a short moment the status shows “Online”.
- PC (Steam): Launch Palworld → Join Multiplayer Game → find your server in the community server browser, or enter IP:port directly at the bottom (IP and port are shown in the panel).
- Xbox / PS5 / Game Pass: Consoles cannot join via IP — search for your server name in the in-game community server browser.
Becoming admin
Open the in-game chat (Enter) and type:
/AdminPassword YOURPASSWORDUsing the admin password from step 4 grants you admin rights and access to server commands.
Good to know
- Updates: New Palworld versions install automatically on the next server restart.
- Files: The panel’s file manager (or SFTP) gives you full access to all server files.
- Backups: Set up manual or automatic backups in the panel — always a good idea before bigger changes.
Next steps
- Configuring your Palworld server — XP rates, death penalty, hatching times & more
- Which package is right for me? — RAM recommendations by group size
- Installing Palworld Mods — PAK mods from CurseForge