Palworld Mod Server Guide & FAQ
How to run a modded Palworld dedicated server: install, config, mod loaders, ports, backups and troubleshooting.
Updated 2026-07-30
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How to set up a modded Palworld dedicated server
To run a modded Palworld server you install the Palworld Dedicated Server tool through SteamCMD, add a mod loader such as UE4SS or the Palworld Modding Kit runtime, drop mods into the Pal/Binaries/Win64/Mods folder, then restart the server so it loads them at boot.
- ✓Install the server with SteamCMD
- ✓Add the mod loader
- ✓Install mods correctly
Best Palworld server settings for a modded world
The best modded Palworld server settings for a small group are ExpRate 2.0, PalCaptureRate 1.5, CollectionDropRate 2.0, DeathPenalty set to None or ItemDrop, and BaseCampWorkerMaxNum raised to 20 so mod content does not stall on worker limits.
- ✓Where settings live
- ✓Rates that respect balance
- ✓Capture and breeding
Troubleshooting Palworld mod server crashes
Most modded Palworld server crashes come from three causes: a mod compiled for an older game build, a corrupt Level.sav after an unclean shutdown, or memory exhaustion once the save passes roughly 200 MB.
- ✓Version mismatch
- ✓Corrupt saves
- ✓Memory ceiling
Best Palworld mods worth running on a server in 2026
The most useful Palworld server mods in 2026 are quality-of-life packs: expanded base worker caps, faster incubators, extra storage tiers, custom spawn tables and an admin toolkit for teleporting and item spawning.
- ✓Worker and automation packs
- ✓Incubator and breeding mods
- ✓Storage and logistics
Palworld mod server FAQ
Yes, you can run mods on a Palworld dedicated server, mods do not disable achievements on your own server, and clients only need to install mods that change visuals or UI — pure server-side logic mods work without any client download.
- ✓Do players need the same mods?
- ✓Will mods break my save?
- ✓Can I mod a rented host?
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