Performance
NVMe and modern CPUs
Worlds load fast and stay fast, with no fixed core limits on the size you buy.
Game server
Palworld Server Hosting
Palworld's official docs recommend 16 GB and call 8 GB the bootable minimum. We start at 4 GB paid with a free 2 GB RAM boost on top, then add memory per player beyond the first ten. Every server gets a random admin password set at creation.
- Dedicated Palworld server
- Random admin password set per server
- Full file + console access
- Scheduled automatic backups
What you get with every Palworld server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel.
Getting started
Your first hour on Palworld
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Palworld's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Supported here: Large bases / many pals. Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Palworld server requirements: RAM and players
Palworld needs 4 GB before anyone connects. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4.0 GB | 4 GB (runs with 6 GB) | $11.99/mo |
| 16 | 5.2 GB | 6 GB (runs with 8 GB) | $17.99/mo |
| 32 | 8.4 GB | 10 GB (runs with 12 GB) | $29.99/mo |
World settings and admin
EXP rate, capture rate, day length, PvP and death penalty live in Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini. Stop the server, edit the file in the file manager, then start it again. Palworld can overwrite changes made while it is running.
Every server is created with its own random admin password, shown as Admin Password on the Startup tab. Type /AdminPassword followed by it in chat to get admin commands.
Server Name, Server Password, Max Players and Connection Platform are on the Startup tab too.
Palworld server hosting FAQ
How many players can join a Palworld server?
Up to 32. Set Max Players on the Startup tab (32 by default).
How much RAM does a Palworld server need?
We start Palworld at 4 GB paid with a free 2 GB boost, which covers the first 10 players. Each extra player adds about 0.2 GB, so a full 32-player server needs about 8.4 GB: the 10 GB plan, which runs with 12 GB.
How much does a Palworld server cost?
From $11.99 a month for 4 GB, which runs with 6 GB. A full 32-player server fits the 10 GB plan at $29.99. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
How do I change the world settings?
Stop the server, edit PalWorldSettings.ini in the file manager, then start it again. Edits made while the server is running can be overwritten.
How do I become admin?
Your server's random admin password is on the Startup tab. In game, type /AdminPassword followed by that password.
Which platforms can join?
The Connection Platform setting on the Startup tab decides which platform the server accepts. It is set to Steam by default.
Do I need a dedicated server, or is co-op enough?
In-game co-op only runs while the host is playing and holds 4 players. A dedicated server keeps the world online around the clock and holds up to 32.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes, on every plan. Traffic is filtered at the network edge before it reaches your server.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above is sized from our boot tests and published host sizing — 4 GB to boot with the first 10 players included, then about 0.2 GB per extra player, and a free 2 GB RAM boost on every plan. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.