2 min readUpdated Jul 19, 2026

How To Reset A Character On Your Palworld Server

This guide explains how to reset your character on your Palworld server using Palworld Save Tools, so you can start over with a fresh character. If you'd instead prefer to reset your entire server, see our Reset Server guide.

Danger

To start a new character, don't just delete your .sav file (example: 4ABA143E000000000000000000000000.sav) from Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/YourSaveFile/Players/. This leaves you unable to reconnect with an error such as Result = FailedPlayerSaveRecoveryFailed. Use Palworld Save Tools instead.

Downloading Your Save

Here's how to prepare:

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and Stop your server.
  2. 2
    In the sidebar, go to Files and navigate to Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/YourSaveFile.
  3. 3
    Download your Level.sav file and the Players folder.
  4. 4
    Extract the downloaded files on your PC.
Pal
Saved
SaveGames
0
84B5E2264EC387DEDB43179D666031A1
Level.savDownload me!
LevelMeta.sav
PlayersDownload me!

Deleting Your Character

After downloading your save files, here's how to delete your character.

Required Tools

Install Palworld Save Tools before proceeding, and make sure it's up to date:

  1. 1
    Open Palworld Save Tools and import your downloaded Level.sav file.
  2. 2
    Click Players in the sidebar, then right-click the character you want to delete and select Delete Player.
  3. 3
    Click Menu > File > Save Changes.
  4. 4
    Upload the updated Players folder and Level.sav file to your server again, replacing the existing files.
  5. 5
    Start your server.
Pal
Saved
SaveGames
0
84B5E2264EC387DEDB43179D666031A1
Level.savRe-upload me!
LevelMeta.sav
PlayersRe-upload me!

Upon reconnecting, you'll be prompted to create a new character.