How To Install Mods On Your Palworld Server - UE4SS, Pak & Lua Mods Guide

Want to mod your Palworld server? This guide will show you how. We'll cover installation for most .pak, .lua and UE4SS mods. You can find plugins and mods from sites like Nexus Mods.

Palworld mod websites frequently mix client mods with server mods, so ensure they're compatible with servers. You must read each mod's description as it will specify whether it works on a server.

Here are some key things to consider before installing mods.

• Dedicated servers run the Steam version of Palworld, Game Pass mods should not be installed.
• Confirm they're compatible with servers (UE4SS mods, .pak or .lua). Client mods are NOT the same as server mods.
• Only install one mod at a time and test it to verify it works. If it doesn't, then remove the files from your server.
• Check the mod is compatible with your server version (type info into the console to see your version).
• Some mods require installation on both the SERVER and CLIENT. This means the mod needs to be installed locally on all players' games (including UE4SS) as well as the server itself. Always refer to the mod documentation.

Installing UE4SS

1. Login to the GhostCap Panel and Stop your Server.
2. Go to Tools in the sidebar, then select Mod Manager.
3. Install UE4SS.
4. Go to Console and Start your server.

Installing Mods

1. Download the mods you want from Nexus Mods. Ensure they're server side mods.
2. Extract the downloaded .zip file on your PC.
3. Access your Palworld server using SFTP.
4. Upload your extracted mod folder to the location specified by the mod author.
5. Our installer version of UE4SS uses Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods. For pak mods use Pal/Content/Paks/LogicMods or Pal/Content/Paks/~mods, refer to the mod documentation for specifics.
6. Start your server.

Lua Mod Installation Example

Lua mods come in folders and typically contain the following file structure:

Pal/
└── Binaries/
    └── Win64/
        └── ue4ss/
            └── Mods/
                └── UploadedMod/
                    └── scripts/
                        └── main.lua

For advanced Lua modding information, consider reading this resource:

Lua Modding Documentation

Pak Mod Installation Example

Pal/
└── Content/
    └── Paks/
        └── ~Mods/
            └── UploadedMod.pak