If you're looking to mod your Palworld server, here's how to do it. This guide covers installation for most .pak, .lua and UE4SS mods. You can find plugins and mods from sites like Nexus Mods.
Always back up your world manually before installing any mods!
Palworld mod websites mix in client mods with server mods, so you need to make sure they're going to work on a server. You must read the description of each mod as they will tell you if it will work on a server there.
Here are some things to consider before installing mods.
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Dedicated servers run the Steam version of Palworld, Game Pass mods should not be installed.
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Make sure they're compatible with servers (UE4SS mods, .pak or .lua). Client servers are NOT the same as servers.
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Only install one mod at a time and test it to make sure it works. If it doesn't then remove the files from your server.
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Make sure the mod is compatible with the correct server version (type
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Some mods are required to be installed on the SERVER and CLIENT. This means you would need the mod installed locally on all your players games (including UE4SS) as well as the server itself. Refer to the mod documentation.
Installing UE4SS
- 1Login to the Game Host Bros Panel and
Stopyour Server. - 2Go to
Tools > Mod Manager. - 3Install
UE4SS. - 4Go to
ConsoleandStartyour server.
Installing Mods
- 1Download the mods you want from Nexus Mods. (Make sure they're server side mods!)
- 2Extract the downloaded
.zipfile on your PC. - 3Access your Palworld server using SFTP.
- 4Upload your extracted mod folder to the location as specified by the mod author.
- Our installer version of UE4SS uses
Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods. Whereas for pak modsPal/Content/Paks/LogicModsorPal/Content/Paks/~mods, again refer to the mods documentation.
- Our installer version of UE4SS uses
- 5Start your server.
Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods and Pal/Content/Paks/~mods are the most common folders, however some Palworld mods may require a different location. Please check the documentation for the plugins you're downloading.
Lua Mod Installation Example
Lua mods are mods that come in folders and contain the following file structure:
For advanced Lua modding information consider reading this resource:
Pak Mod Installation Example
Always follow the mod author's instructions. If a .pak mod says it needs to be installed into the LogicMods folder, place it there instead. ~mods is a folder made to keep your mods organized.
