How to use admin commands on your Palworld server

Context

Are you managing a Palworld server at WinHeberg and need to moderate your community, manage players, or execute administrative tasks (manual saves, global announcements, teleportation)?

To use in-game commands, you must first set up an administrative password on your Pterodactyl panel, then authenticate directly via the in-game chat.

1. Set Up the Admin Password (AdminPassword)

Before becoming an in-game administrator, you need to define an access password.

1. Turn off your server by clicking Stop in your Pterodactyl console.
2. Go to the Startup tab of your server on Pterodactyl.
3. Locate the Admin Password (or ADMIN_PASSWORD) variable.
4. Enter your desired password (avoid spaces and complex special characters).
5. Restart your server by clicking Start.

2. Log In as an Administrator In-Game

Once the password is set and the server is running:

1. Launch Palworld and connect to your server.

2. Once in-game, open the chat window by pressing Enter (or T).

3. Type the following command, replacing it with your actual password:

   /AdminPassword YourPassword

4. Press Enter. A confirmation message will appear in the chat indicating that you are now logged in as an admin.

3. Complete List of Admin Commands

Here is the complete list of official admin commands available directly in the in-game chat:

Action	Syntax	Description
Authentication	/AdminPassword {Password}	Authenticates you as a server administrator.
Server Info	/Info	Displays current server version and information.
Save World	/Save	Forces an immediate save of the world and player data.
Player List	/ShowPlayers	Displays connected players alongside their SteamID and PlayerUID.
Global Alert	/Broadcast {Message}	Displays a banner alert message on all players' screens.
Kick Player	/KickPlayer {SteamID/PlayerUID}	Immediately kicks a player from the server.
Ban Player	/BanPlayer {SteamID/PlayerUID}	Permanently bans a player from the server.
Teleport (To)	/TeleportToPlayer {PlayerUID}	Teleports you directly to the target player's location.
Teleport (Me)	/TeleportToMe {PlayerUID}	Teleports the target player directly to your position.
Scheduled Shutdown	/Shutdown {Seconds} {Message}	Schedules a server shutdown with a countdown and an explanatory message.
Immediate Exit	/DoExit	Instantly shuts down the server without a countdown.

Troubleshooting

❌ The /AdminPassword command returns an error or does nothing

• Password not applied: Make sure you stopped the server before editing the password in the Startup tab, and then restarted it.
• Command syntax: Ensure there is no space between the slash / and AdminPassword.

❌ Unable to kick or ban a player using their ID

• Incorrect ID: Run the /ShowPlayers command first to accurately copy the player's SteamID or PlayerUID.

Best Practices

• Always save before shutting down: Always run /Save in chat before issuing a /Shutdown or restarting via the panel to prevent rollback.
• Warn your players: Use /Broadcast a few minutes prior to maintenance or restarts so players can reach a safe location.
• Keep your password secure: Only share the admin password with trusted staff members. Any administrator has full rights to ban players or stop the server.

Need help?

If you encounter issues setting up admin access or executing commands on your Palworld server, feel free to contact our WinHeberg support team by opening a ticket.