Okay, so I finally got around to setting up admin controls on my Palworld server. It wasn’t super straightforward, so I figured I’d jot down what I did in case it helps someone else out.
Getting Started
First things first, I made sure my server was actually up and running. You know, the basic stuff. Then, I needed to find my server’s config file. For me, it was located in the default Palworld server directory, something like “Pal/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/*”. It could be different if you have other setup, I’m just sharing my experience.
Editing the Config
I opened up that .ini file with a simple text editor. Be careful here, my friend told me mess it up then I need to start from scratch.
I added a new line in there, under the [/Script/*] section: AdminPassword=YourPasswordHere.
Of course, I replaced “YourPasswordHere” with an actual strong password. Don’t want random people messing with my world, you know?
Saving the Config
I saved that file and restart my server to refresh the changes. I have to double-check the file before restart to avoid some potential problems.
Using Admin Commands
Once the server was back up, I jumped in-game. To use the admin commands, I had to open the chat window (usually by pressing Enter). Then, I typed in /AdminPassword YourPasswordHere, again using the password I set earlier.
If it worked, I got a message saying I was now an admin. Cool!
Testing the Commands
Then, I tested few simple commands that my friend recommended to me.
- /ShowPlayers: This showed me a list of everyone currently on the server.
- /KickPlayer [SteamID]: I didn’t actually kick anyone, but I checked the command format, it should kick out unwanted players using the command.
- /BanPlayer [SteamID]: Same as above, but for banning. Didn’t actually use it, just making sure it was there.
- /Broadcast [Message]: This lets you send a message to everyone on the server. I sent a “Hello from your admin!” message, just for fun.
- /Save: This one’s important – it manually saves the server world. Good to use before shutting down or if you’ve made big changes.
Important!
The most important thing is to keep that admin password safe and don’t throw it around, or things could get messy. Overall, it wasn’t too hard to set up, just a bit fiddly. Hopefully, this little run-through of my experience will save you some time!
