How to Increase the Player Slot Limit on a Palworld Server

The MaxPlayers setting determines how many players can connect to your Palworld server simultaneously.

If your server has reached its player capacity or you'd like to allow more friends to join, you can increase this limit by editing the server's configuration file.

This guide walks you through locating the configuration file, modifying the player limit, and applying the changes.

Before You Begin

Before making any changes, ensure that:

• You have access to your server's File Manager or FTP.

• You stop the server before editing configuration files.

• You create a backup of your configuration file in case you need to revert the changes.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Stop your Palworld server from your hosting control panel.

Editing configuration files while the server is running may cause your changes to be overwritten.

Step 2: Locate the Configuration File

Navigate to the following directory:

Linux Servers

/
└── Pal/
    └── Saved/
        └── Config/
            └── LinuxServer/
                └── PalWorldSettings.ini

Windows Servers

/
└── Pal/
    └── Saved/
        └── Config/
            └── WindowsServer/
                └── PalWorldSettings.ini

Step 3: Open PalWorldSettings.ini

Open the file:

PalWorldSettings.ini

This file contains most of your server's gameplay and world configuration options.

Step 4: Locate the Player Limit Setting

Search for:

MaxPlayers=32

The value may be different depending on your current configuration.

Step 5: Change the Player Limit

Replace the value with your desired number of player slots.

For example:

Default

MaxPlayers=32

Increase to 64 Players

MaxPlayers=64

Increase to 100 Players

MaxPlayers=100

Choose a value that matches both your community size and your server's available resources.

Step 6: Save the File

After making your changes, save the PalWorldSettings.ini file.

Step 7: Start the Server

Start your server from the hosting panel.

The updated player limit will be applied automatically during startup.

Verifying the Change

Once the server is online:

1. Join the server.

2. Check the server information in-game or through your server browser.

3. Confirm that the maximum player count reflects the new value.

Example Configuration

Default

MaxPlayers=32

Modified

MaxPlayers=64

Important Notes

• Increasing MaxPlayers only changes the maximum number of players who can join the server.

• It does not increase the number of guild bases. Guild base limits are controlled by the BaseCampMaxNumInGuild setting.

• More players require additional CPU, RAM, and network resources.

• If your server begins to lag after increasing the player limit, consider reducing the limit or upgrading your hosting plan.

Troubleshooting

My changes don't apply

• Ensure the server was stopped before editing the file.

• Verify that you saved the file successfully.

• Restart the server after making the changes.

I can't find MaxPlayers

Make sure you're editing the correct PalWorldSettings.ini file located in:

Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/

or

Pal/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/

The player limit keeps reverting

Some hosting providers offer Startup Variables or server templates that may overwrite configuration values. Check your hosting panel for any startup settings related to MaxPlayers and update them if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does increasing MaxPlayers affect server performance?

Yes. Allowing more players to connect increases CPU, memory, and bandwidth usage. Ensure your server has sufficient resources before raising the limit significantly.

Does increasing player slots increase the number of guild bases?

No. These are separate settings:

• MaxPlayers controls how many players can join the server.

• BaseCampMaxNumInGuild controls how many bases each guild can build.

Is there a maximum value?

While you can set a high value, the practical limit depends on your server's hardware and the game's performance. Increasing the limit beyond what your server can handle may lead to lag, longer save times, or instability.

Conclusion

Increasing the player slot limit in Palworld is a simple process that only requires modifying the MaxPlayers value in the PalWorldSettings.ini file. After saving your changes and restarting the server, your new player limit will be applied. Before increasing the limit, make sure your server has enough resources to provide a smooth gameplay experience for all connected players.

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