How To Configure Ports On Your Palworld Server

Configure your Palworld server's network ports for game traffic, Steam queries, and RCON access.

Required Ports

Palworld servers use three main ports:

• Game Port (Default: 8211) - Main server connection
• Query Port (Default: 27015) - Steam server queries
• RCON Port (Default: 25575) - Remote console access

Changing Ports Via Startup Arguments

1. Log into your GhostCap panel and stop your Palworld server
2. Navigate to Startup Parameters
3. Add or modify these arguments:

   -port=8211 -queryport=27015 -rcon -rconport=25575
   

4. Save and start your server

Port Arguments Explained

-port=8211

• Sets the main game connection port
• Players connect to this port
• Must be TCP/UDP accessible

-queryport=27015

• Sets the Steam query port
• Required for server browser listing
• Essential when running multiple servers

-publicport=8211

• Sets the public-facing port if different from -port
• Only works if you change -port first
• Used with port forwarding/NAT

-rcon -rconport=25575

• -rcon enables RCON functionality
• -rconport sets the RCON access port
• Required for remote administration

Port Forwarding

Ensure these ports are forwarded in your router/firewall:

• Game port (TCP/UDP)
• Query port (TCP/UDP)

RCON port only needs forwarding if accessing remotely.

Multiple Servers

When hosting multiple Palworld servers, each needs unique ports:

Server 1:

-port=8211 -queryport=27015 -rconport=25575

Server 2:

-port=8212 -queryport=27016 -rconport=25576

Important Notes

• CRITICAL: RCON configuration in PalWorldSettings.ini no longer works - must use startup arguments
• Changes require server restart
• All players must use your new port to connect
• Query port is essential for server browser visibility