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How to use Palworld admin commandsEssential commandsPlayer commandsTips for managing a PalworldAdditional Palworld admin toolsFAQsNext stepsAdditional resources
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Palworld dedicated server admin commands guide

Running a Palworld dedicated server means you’re in control—but only if you know the right admin commands. Whether you need to kick trolls, save the world, or teleport across the map, this guide covers every available server command and how to use them.

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How to use Palworld admin commands

Before you can issue any commands, you need admin access. Here’s how it works:

Gain admin privileges

To activate admin commands, you must log in with your admin password. You’ll usually set this in your server settings file or control panel (depending on your host). Once you enter the password in-game, you’ll have admin rights for the session.

Open the chat window

Press Enter while in-game to open the chat box. This is where all commands are typed. There’s no separate console—everything runs through chat.

Entering commands

Commands are case-sensitive and require a forward slash (/) before the command itself. For example:

/Broadcast Server restarting in 5 minutes!

Some commands require extra info like a player’s SteamID or a countdown timer. When in doubt, check the formatting below.

Essential server management commands

These commands help you manage the server itself—saves, restarts, shutdowns, and broadcasting.

  • /Info — Shows basic server status and version info
  • /Save — Saves world data manually (good before restarting)
  • /DoExit — Immediately shuts down the server (use with caution)
  • /Shutdown {Seconds} {MessageText} — Gracefully shuts down after a countdown
    • Example: /Shutdown 300 Server is going down for maintenance.
  • /Broadcast {MessageText} — Sends a message to all players

Player moderation and teleportation commands

Use these to manage player behavior, teleport yourself, or move others for admin tasks or events.

  • /KickPlayer {SteamID} — Kicks a player from the server
  • /BanPlayer {SteamID} — Permanently bans a player
  • /TeleportToPlayer {SteamID} — Teleports you to a player
  • /TeleportToMe {SteamID} — Brings a player to your location
  • /ShowPlayers — Lists all connected players and their SteamIDs

To find a SteamID:

  • Use /ShowPlayers in chat
  • Or check server logs/control panel (varies by host)

Tips for managing a Palworld server like a pro

It’s one thing to memorize commands, it’s another to run a smooth, fun server. These tips can help:

  • Automate saves: Use a task scheduler or server wrapper to call /Save regularly
  • Announce restarts: Use /Broadcast before any /Shutdown to prevent data loss
  • Use a SteamID whitelist: Prevent unauthorized access by restricting who can connect
  • Keep a mod log: Manually track who issued commands and why (in a text doc or spreadsheet)
  • Practice teleportation: Test teleport commands in a quiet server before live use

Additional Palworld admin tools and plugins

While native admin features are limited, some server wrappers and third-party tools can improve your admin experience.

RCON and remote access

Palworld doesn’t support RCON natively (yet), but some hosting providers offer alternatives like console mirrors or custom panels. Look for:

  • Auto-restart features
  • Scheduled save tasks
  • Player chat monitoring

Discord integration

Some community-created bots and server wrappers can forward chat messages to Discord or let you send broadcasts from your phone. These aren’t official but can be helpful for community servers.

FAQs

Yes—once you’re logged in as an admin on a dedicated Palworld server, you can enter commands using the in-game chat box. Commands control players, save the world, broadcast messages, and more.

To become an admin:

  • Set an admin password in your server’s settings (PalWorldSettings.ini or hosting panel).
  • Join your server in-game.
  • Type /AdminPassword YourPasswordHere in chat.
  • Once accepted, you’ll have access to all admin commands.

If you’re hosting a local server on your PC:

  • Right-click the server .exe file.
  • Choose “Run as administrator” to give it full system permissions.
  • This step isn’t required for in-game admin access, but it can solve issues when hosting a server locally.

Palworld doesn’t use a traditional console. Instead:

  • Use the in-game chat box (press Enter) to type commands
  • Make sure you’re logged in as admin first using your password
  • Console commands = chat commands once you’re authorized.

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