Requirements
On this page, you can learn about the environment required to run Palworld's server.
Operating requirements
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 Core +（Recommended） |
| Memory | 16GB Recommended for larger than 32GB. 8GB is also bootable, but increases the possibility of server crashes due to out of memory. |
| Network | UDP Port 8211 (Default, Changeable) Be able to port forwarding by router configuration. |
| Storage | Recommended for faster SSD. Low-performance storage may corrupt saved data |
| OS | Windows 64bit Linux 64bit (Ubuntu, AlmaLinux etc...) |
Server deployment methods
There are multiple ways to deploy a dedicated server, and you can choose one that suits your environment.
- Use Windows with Steam client
- Use Windows with SteamCMD
- Use Linux with SteamCMD
- Deploy with Official Docker image
Use Windows with Steam client
You can easily build a server.
Recommended for those who have no experience setting up a game server.
Separate Windows firewall settings and router settings are required.
Use Windows with SteamCMD
CLI command-based management while using Windows.
Separate Windows firewall settings and router settings are required.
Use Linux with SteamCMD
Some knowledge of Linux is required.
Separate router configuration is required. In some cases, Linux security settings may also need to be changed.
Deploy with Official Docker image
For advanced users, we distribute official Docker images.
This includes sample Compose files.
From a storage IO performance perspective, deploying with Docker Desktop is deprecated.
It increases the risk of saved data corruption and malfunction.
pocketpairjp/palworld-dedicated-server-docker: Official Docker image and example Compose file for the Palworld Dedicated Server is HERE