Server Problem Solver

Palworld Server Troubleshooting Hub

Step-by-step diagnostic solutions for Palworld server crashes, connection timeouts, SteamCMD update errors, memory leaks, and corrupted save files.

Server Not Appearing in Community Server List

Connection

Symptoms

Server runs without errors, but friends cannot see it in the Palworld in-game server browser list.

Likely Cause

Public IP broadcasting disabled in PalWorldSettings.ini or router blocking incoming UDP query port 27015.

Quick Fix

Set bIsMultiplay=True and PublicPort=8211 in PalWorldSettings.ini and port-forward UDP 27015.

Detailed Solution Steps:

1. Open PalWorldSettings.ini.
2. Ensure PublicIP='YOUR_PUBLIC_IP' or left blank for auto-detection.
3. Ensure PublicPort=8211.
4. Access your router firewall settings and forward UDP ports 8211 and 27015 to your local PC IP address.
5. Test port status using our Port Checker Tool.

Palworld Server Connection Timeout / Failed to Connect

Connection

Symptoms

Players receive 'Connection Timeout' or 'Failed to Connect' when typing IP address in direct connect.

Likely Cause

Windows Firewall or router security blocking UDP 8211, or incorrect local IP address.

Quick Fix

Run Windows Firewall netsh rule command to open UDP port 8211.

Detailed Solution Steps:

Execute in Admin Command Prompt:
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name='Palworld UDP' dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=8211
Ensure your ISP does not use CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT). If CGNAT is present, use a VPN or Cloud VPS.

High RAM Memory Leak & Server Crash Fix

Memory

Symptoms

Server RAM usage climbs from 6 GB to 16 GB+ over 3–6 hours until PalServer.exe crashes.

Likely Cause

Known Palworld Dedicated Server C++ memory leak in Pal AI pathfinding and world chunk garbage collection.

Quick Fix

Configure automated 4-hour server restarts using Palworld Server Manager or Task Scheduler.

Detailed Solution Steps:

1. Install 32 GB RAM if hosting for 16+ players.
2. In Engine.ini, add garbage collection parameters.
3. Schedule an automatic restart script every 4 hours using /Shutdown 60 in RCON before restarting process.
4. Use our Backup & Restart Scheduler tool to generate auto-restart scripts.

SteamCMD Error 0x2 / Update Failed

SteamCMD

Symptoms

SteamCMD returns 'Error 0x2' or 'Failed to install app 2394010' during setup or update.

Likely Cause

Disk space full, antivirus file lock on PalServer.exe, or corrupted SteamCMD cache files.

Quick Fix

Delete appmanifest_2394010.acf in steamapps directory and re-run SteamCMD update.

Detailed Solution Steps:

1. Ensure at least 15 GB free disk space.
2. Temporarily disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection.
3. Delete steamapps/appmanifest_2394010.acf and run:
steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +app_update 2394010 validate +quit

Corrupted Palworld World Save / Server Rollback

Save File

Symptoms

Server starts with a brand new character creation screen instead of existing player base.

Likely Cause

Server process killed abruptly during world save writing, corrupting Level.sav.

Quick Fix

Restore the latest timestamped backup from the Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/.../backup directory.

Detailed Solution Steps:

1. Stop PalServer.exe.
2. Navigate to Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/<WorldID>/.
3. Open the 'backup/world/' folder and copy the latest timestamped Level.sav.
4. Overwrite Level.sav in the main world folder and restart server.