All Admin Commands in Palworld

All admin commands in Palworld let you manage your dedicated server directly from the in-game chat. You can kick players, ban troublemakers, save progress, broadcast messages, and more. This guide covers every official command, how to set up your admin password, and how to use each command the right way.

• Admin commands only work on dedicated servers — not in single-player or standard co-op.
• You must set an admin password in PalWorldSettings.ini before any command will work.
• All commands are case-sensitive. /Save works. /save does not.
• There are 12 official admin commands as of the current patch.
• Admin status resets every session — you must re-authenticate each time you log in.
• There are no official item-spawning or god-mode commands in vanilla Palworld.

What Are Admin Commands in Palworld?

Palworld is a survival and creature-collection game where you explore the Palpagos Islands, build bases, and battle with Pals. When you run a dedicated server, admin commands are the tools that let you control who is on your server and what happens to it.

These commands are typed directly into the in-game chat window. They cover player moderation, world saves, server shutdowns, teleportation, and broadcasting messages to all connected players.

There are no cheat-style commands in the base game. No item spawning. No god mode. No map resets. The official command set is focused entirely on server management. If you want to enhance your Pals further, check out our guide on how to get Skill Fruits in Palworld for another powerful way to customize your team.

How to Set Up Admin Password in Palworld

Before you can use any admin command, you need to set an admin password in your server config file. Here is how to do it.

Step 1: Edit PalWorldSettings.ini

Stop your server first. Then find your server config file at this path:

Windows Server: Pal/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/PalWorldSettings.ini

Linux Server: Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini

Open the file in any text editor. Find the line that reads AdminPassword="" and add your chosen password between the quotes. For example:

AdminPassword="YourSecurePassword"

Use a strong password with at least 16 characters. Avoid spaces and special characters as they can cause authentication issues. Save the file and restart your server.

Important: If your PalWorldSettings.ini file appears empty, copy the content from DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini first. Many server installs leave the main file blank by default.

Step 2: Authenticate In-Game

Once your server is running, join it and press Enter to open the chat window. Type the following command:

/AdminPassword YourSecurePassword

If the password matches what you set in the config file, you will see a confirmation message in chat. You now have full admin access for that session.

Note: Admin status does not carry over between sessions. Every time you disconnect and reconnect, you must type the /AdminPassword command again.

All Admin Commands in Palworld — Full List

Here is every official admin command available in Palworld as of the current patch. All commands use a forward slash when typed in the in-game chat.

/AdminPassword

Syntax: /AdminPassword [YourPassword]

This is the first command you must run. It authenticates you as a server admin for the current session. Without running this, no other command will work.

/ShowPlayers

Syntax: /ShowPlayers

Lists all players currently connected to the server. The output shows each player’s name, their PlayerUID, and their SteamID. Run this command first whenever you need a SteamID for any of the player-targeting commands below.

/KickPlayer

Syntax: /KickPlayer [SteamID]

Removes a player from the server. They are not banned and can rejoin after being kicked. Use /ShowPlayers to get the correct SteamID before running this command. If you are playing with crossplay enabled and the player is on PlayStation or Xbox, use their PlayerUID instead, as console players do not have a SteamID.

/BanPlayer

Syntax: /BanPlayer [SteamID]

Permanently bans a player from the server. They will not be able to rejoin unless the ban is removed. As with /KickPlayer, use the PlayerUID for console players in a crossplay server.

/UnBanPlayer

Syntax: /UnBanPlayer [SteamID]

Removes a ban from a previously banned player. Use the exact same SteamID or PlayerUID that was used when the player was banned. After unbanning, the player can reconnect to the server.

/Broadcast

Syntax: /Broadcast [MessageText]

Sends a server-wide message visible to every connected player. This is useful for announcing upcoming restarts or rule reminders. Use underscores instead of spaces in your message to avoid the message cutting off. For example: /Broadcast Server_restarting_in_10_minutes

/TeleportToPlayer

Syntax: /TeleportToPlayer [SteamID]

Teleports you to another player’s location. Useful for responding to issues anywhere on the map without having to travel there yourself. This command must be typed in the in-game chat — it does not work through RCON.

/TeleportToMe

Syntax: /TeleportToMe [SteamID]

Pulls a specific player to your current location. Use /ShowPlayers to get their SteamID first. Like /TeleportToPlayer, this only works from the in-game chat and not through RCON.

/Save

Syntax: /Save

Forces the server to save the current world state immediately. Always run this command before shutting down or restarting the server manually. The game has auto-saves roughly every 15 minutes, but anything done since the last auto-save will be lost if you close the server without running /Save first.

/Shutdown

Syntax: /Shutdown [Seconds] [MessageText]

Schedules a server shutdown after a countdown. The message appears to all players on the server. For example: /Shutdown 300 Restarting_for_update will shut the server down in 5 minutes and show that message to everyone. Always run /Save before this command to avoid losing player progress.

/DoExit

Syntax: /DoExit

Shuts the server down immediately with no countdown. There is no warning to players and no built-in save. Always run /Save before using this command or any recent progress since the last auto-save will be lost.

/ToggleSpectate

Syntax: /ToggleSpectate

Switches you between normal play mode and spectator mode. In spectator mode you can observe the server and its players without being an active participant. Run the command again to go back to normal mode.

Admin Commands Quick Reference Table

• /AdminPassword [Password] — Authenticate as admin for the session
• /ShowPlayers — List all connected players with their SteamID and UID
• /KickPlayer [SteamID] — Remove a player from the server (can rejoin)
• /BanPlayer [SteamID] — Permanently ban a player from the server
• /UnBanPlayer [SteamID] — Remove a ban on a previously banned player
• /Broadcast [Message] — Send a message to all connected players
• /TeleportToPlayer [SteamID] — Teleport yourself to a player (in-game only)
• /TeleportToMe [SteamID] — Pull a player to your location (in-game only)
• /Save — Force save the world immediately
• /Shutdown [Seconds] [Message] — Schedule a server shutdown with a countdown
• /DoExit — Shut down the server immediately with no warning
• /ToggleSpectate — Switch in and out of spectator mode

How to Find a Player’s SteamID in Palworld

Several commands require a player’s SteamID. There are two easy ways to get it.

The first method is to type /ShowPlayers in the chat. This prints a list of every connected player with their name, PlayerUID, and SteamID. You can double right-click on a SteamID directly in the console to copy it.

The second method works in-game without a command. Press Esc to open the menu, navigate to the player list, and click on a player’s name. This shows their PlayerUID, which you can copy from there.

Crossplay note: With crossplay enabled in Palworld 1.0, players on PlayStation and Xbox do not have a SteamID. For these players, use their PlayerUID in kick and ban commands instead.

Tips for Managing Your Palworld Server

• Always save before shutting down. Run /Save then /Shutdown — never use /DoExit without saving first. Players can lose items, structures, and captured Pals if the world is not saved.
• Announce restarts in advance. Use /Broadcast to warn players before any /Shutdown. Give them at least a few minutes to wrap up what they are doing.
• Re-authenticate every session. Admin rights do not carry over. Each time you reconnect to the server, type /AdminPassword again before issuing any commands.
• Commands are case-sensitive. /Save works. /save does not. This is one of the most common reasons commands appear to do nothing.
• Use underscores in broadcast messages. Spaces can cause the message to cut off. Use underscores to keep the message intact: /Broadcast Updates_coming_in_5_minutes
• Keep a record of SteamIDs and UIDs. In crossplay servers especially, tracking who is who makes moderation much faster when issues come up.

Commands That Do Not Exist in Palworld

A few commands get passed around online that simply do not exist in the game. If you try these, the game will ignore them or return an error.

• /GiveItem — There is no official item-spawning command.
• /SpawnPal — You cannot spawn Pals through admin commands.
• /God — There is no god mode command in the base game.
• /ResetMap — There is no command to reset the world map.
• /ChangeSettings — Server settings cannot be changed live. Any edits to PalWorldSettings.ini require a full server restart to take effect.

If you want these features, some server-side mods like AdminEngine or Palguard can add them. Use third-party mods at your own risk.

Where to Play Palworld

Palworld is available now on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Frequently Asked Questions