How To Transfer A Singleplayer Or Co-op Host Character To Your Palworld Server - Host Save Fix

CRITICAL WARNING: Save modifications carry risks. Always backup before proceeding. Attempt at your own risk.

Prerequisites

Verify Palworld Save Tools compatibility: https://github.com/deafdudecomputers/PalWorldSaveTools

Required Tools

• Palworld Save Tools (GitHub link above)
• SFTP Client

Preparing Server

Step 1: Create New Character

1. Connect to your GhostCap server
2. Create new character through tutorial

Step 2: Force Save

1. Wait for auto-save (4 minutes), OR
2. Use console: type save
3. Stop server

Step 3: Download Server Files

1. Connect via SFTP
2. Navigate to Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/YourSaveFile/
3. Download:
   • Level.sav
   • Players/ folder

Transferring Character

Step 1: Prepare Tools

1. Open Palworld Save Tools folder
2. Delete all contents from PalworldSave folder

Step 2: Import Files

1. Move Level.sav into PalworldSave folder
2. Move Players folder into PalworldSave folder

Step 3: Transfer Character

1. Launch PalworldSaveTools.exe
2. Select Character Transfer
3. Configure:
   • Source Level: Level.sav
   • Source Character: Host 00000001.sav
   • Target Level: Same Level.sav
   • Target Character: Your new character
4. Optional: Enable "Keep old Guild ID"
5. Click Transfer, then Save Changes

Step 4: Upload

1. Via SFTP, navigate to save directory
2. Upload modified files:
   • Level.sav
   • Players/ folder
3. Replace existing versions

Step 5: Start Server

1. Start server
2. Connect and verify transfer success