Becoming an Admin
Before using admin commands, you need to set up admin access:
- Set the AdminPassword in the Settings tab of your GameGrid control panel
- In-game, press Enter to open chat, type /AdminPassword YOUR_PASSWORD and press Enter
- You can also run admin commands directly from the Console tab in the GameGrid panel without being in-game
Player Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /KickPlayer {SteamID} | Kick a player from the server |
| /BanPlayer {SteamID} | Ban a player permanently |
| /UnBanPlayer {SteamID} | Unban a player |
| /Broadcast {Message} | Send a server-wide announcement |
| /ShowPlayers | List all connected players with Steam IDs |
| /Info | Show server info and current settings |
Server Control Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /Save | Force-save the world immediately (use before stopping) |
| /DoExit | Shut down the server immediately (use Stop in panel instead) |
| /Shutdown {Seconds} {Message} | Shut down after delay with warning (e.g., /Shutdown 60 "Restarting in 1 min") |
| /ToggleSpectate | Switch to spectator mode (in-game only) |
Important Notes
- Always use /Save before stopping your server for a clean save
- Use Stop in the GameGrid panel instead of /DoExit when possible — it's safer
- /Shutdown with a delay gives players time to find a safe spot
Commands That Don't Exist in Vanilla
Palworld does not have built-in commands for spawning items, Pals, or teleporting. The /GiveItem, /SpawnPal, and /SpawnItem commands you may see in older guides do not exist in the vanilla game.
These features require third-party server mods such as AdminEngine or PalDefender, which add commands like !give and !spawn. Installing mods is at your own risk — they can break with game updates.
Learn More
For complete Palworld server guides, visit our Palworld knowledge base:
