Dedicated server guide

Palworld

Manage palworld with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

8211/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-palworld create palworld
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-palworld setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-palworld start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-palworld status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-palworld create palworld
./alphagsm-docker my-palworld setup
./alphagsm-docker my-palworld start
./alphagsm-docker my-palworld status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-palworld create palworld
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-palworld setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-palworld doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-palworld start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-palworld status

./alphagsm my-palworld create palworld
./alphagsm my-palworld setup
./alphagsm my-palworld doctor
./alphagsm my-palworld start
./alphagsm my-palworld status

This guide covers the palworld module in AlphaGSM.

palworld is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. GitHub integration keeps process and Docker coverage. The same create / setup / start / query / stop commands work on both runtimes.

Requirements

screen (host/process path)
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6) on the host path
Python packages from requirements.txt

The smoke runner waits for Palworld's Running Palworld dedicated server on : message before checking status and stopping the server.

Quick Start

alphagsm mypalworld create palworld
alphagsm mypalworld setup
alphagsm mypalworld start
alphagsm mypalworld status
alphagsm mypalworld query
alphagsm mypalworld info
alphagsm mypalworld stop

Community (public lobby) mode:

alphagsm mypalworld setup --community

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 8211)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files
AlphaGSM copies DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini into the Linux dedicated settings path on first install
AlphaGSM passes only Palworld's documented -port=<port> network argument; there is no separate managed query-port argument

Useful Commands

alphagsm mypalworld update
alphagsm mypalworld update -r
alphagsm mypalworld backup

-r restarts after the SteamCMD update. See Updating Servers And AlphaGSM. Palworld has no AlphaGSM mod command.

Notes

Module name: palworld
Default port: 8211
Network protocol: UDP on the game port
query, info, and info --json use generic UDP health. That proves the dedicated port is open; it does not return a rich player/map listing.

Server variables

After create palworld, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

This module does not declare schema-backed keys. set --list after create is still the live source of truth.

World reset

wipe deletes Pal/Saved/SaveGames and leaves Pal/Saved/Config. wipe --mode hard reinstalls the server and keeps that config directory.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: PalServer.sh
Location: <install_dir>/PalServer.sh
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 2394010

Server Configuration

Config files: DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini, PalWorldSettings.ini
Template: See server-templates/palworld/ if available

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Palworld?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Palworld?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Palworld use?

8211/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Palworld?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up Palworld?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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