A dedicated Palworld server lets you play with friends without anyone having to leave their PC on. But the game uses a lot of memory over time, so here is how to start on solid ground.
1. What resources do you need?
Palworld loads many entities (Pals, bases, items) and memory use grows with playtime. Plan a comfortable RAM margin rather than the bare minimum, especially if several players build large bases.
| Use | Order of magnitude |
|---|---|
| Small group of friends | 8 to 12 GB of RAM |
| Larger community | 16 GB and above |
2. Scheduled restarts
This is habit number one: a regular automatic restart (for example daily at a quiet hour) frees memory and avoids slowdowns late in a session. Announce it to your players and always back up just before.
3. The configuration file
The main settings (experience and capture rates, death, day length, max players, password) live in the server configuration file. Always edit it with the server stopped, then restart. Keep a copy of your version: a game update can reset some settings.
4. Backups
Back up the save folder regularly and before any game update. A panel with built-in backups and a file manager makes it easy; if your host lacks them, copy the files yourself over SFTP.
5. Latency
For players in France, a server hosted in France gives low, stable ping, which matters in a combat-and-capture game. Our infrastructure is in Paris.
What is included with us
Our Palworld plans include the Pterodactyl panel, 4 GHz machines with NVMe, DDoS protection, backups and a 7-day free trial. To pick the right power, also see how to read a spec sheet.