Change your Palworld server’s name and join password in Startup. Use a separate admin password so players do not get admin access just because they know how to join.
Change the Startup fields
- Open your Palworld server and select Startup.
- Enter the name you want in Server Name. Add an optional Server Description.
- Set Server Password for a private server, or leave it empty for public access. Follow the character limits shown under the field.
- Set a different Admin Password and share it only with trusted admins.
- Restart the server. Join in-game and check the displayed name and password prompt.
If a field is missing
The active settings file is Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini. A Windows or Proton server uses WindowsServer instead. Editing DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini does not change your live settings.
- Stop the server and wait until it is offline before editing the settings file.
- Find ServerName, ServerDescription, ServerPassword or AdminPassword inside the OptionSettings line. Change only the needed value and leave the surrounding quotes, commas and parentheses intact.
- Save the file and start the server. Reopen it to confirm the change stayed in place.
Use Startup for any value it manages. If a file edit reverts after starting, check the matching Startup field or contact support.
Next, see how to let PC and console players join together or how to use Palworld admin commands.
References: Pocketpair’s server settings and the Palworld Startup fields.
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