How To Invite Friends To A Palworld Server: IP, Password, And Hosting Guide

Inviting friends to a Palworld server should be simple, but the connection details need to be right. Your friends need the correct IP address, port, password if one is set, and the same Palworld version. If you are self-hosting from home, you also need firewall and router settings so outside players can reach the server.

This guide explains how to help friends join a Palworld server in two ways: when self-hosting from your own PC, and when using Palworld server hosting.

What Your Friends Need Before Joining

Before sending an invite, collect the details players actually need to connect.

The default Palworld dedicated server port is UDP 8211. If you changed the port using -port=, share the custom port instead.

For a private Palworld server, set a ServerPassword in PalWorldSettings.ini. Do not share your AdminPassword with normal players. Your friends only need the server password to join, while the admin password should stay private.

If your friends are joining from a different platform, check platform compatibility before inviting them. Steam, Xbox/Microsoft Store PC, Mac, and PS5 players may not always join in the same way depending on the server type and current Palworld support.

How To Invite Friends When Self-Hosting A Palworld Server

Self-hosting means the Palworld server is running from your own PC or local machine. This works, but you need to make sure friends can actually reach your network.

First, find the server’s local IP address. On Windows, open Command Prompt and run:

ipconfig

Look for the IPv4 address on your active network adapter. It may look something like:

192.168.1.50

If your friend is on the same home network, they can try joining with:

192.168.1.50:8211

Friends outside your home cannot use that local IP. They need your public IP address instead. Search “what is my IP” from the server network, then add the Palworld server port:

public-ip-address:8211

A private IP only works inside your home network. A public IP is what players outside your network need.

Next, open Windows Defender Firewall. Go to Advanced settings, create a new Inbound Rule, choose Port, select UDP, enter 8211 or your custom port, allow the connection, and name it something clear like:

Palworld UDP 8211

After that, open your router’s port forwarding page. Forward UDP 8211 from your router to the private IP of the server computer. Depending on your router, this menu may be called Port Forwarding, NAT, or Virtual Server.

Only expose what is needed. Use a server password, keep your Palworld server updated, and avoid exposing admin tools such as REST API or RCON directly to the internet unless you know how to secure them properly.

Once the server is running, send your friend the public IP and port. Ask them to update Palworld first, then use the direct IP connection option in-game. If the server has a password, they need to type it exactly. Passwords are case-sensitive, so PalPassword and palpassword are different.

Make Your Self-Hosted Community Server Visible

A community server can appear in the in-game server list. This mostly matters if you want players to find the server through the server browser instead of only using direct IP.

To run a community server manually on Windows, start the server with -publiclobby.

cd "C:\steamcmd\steamapps\common\PalServer"
.\PalServer.exe -publiclobby

If the public listing does not work, direct IP may still work. You can also use -publicip= and -publicport= if the server list has detection issues, but these options do not change the actual port the server listens on.

For some platforms, a community server setup may be required instead of a fully private direct connection, so always check your platform setup before inviting players from a different platform.

How To Invite Friends With Palworld Server Hosting

Palworld server hosting makes invites much easier because you do not need to deal with your home router, local IPs, public IPs, or keeping your personal PC online.

With Pine Hosting, your Palworld server is already hosted online. You can open the game panel, select your Palworld server, check that it is running, and copy the server IP and port from the server information area.

Then send your friends the address in this format:

server-ip-address:8211

If you set a server password, include that too. Your friends can then open Palworld, go to the multiplayer/server connection screen, use the direct IP entry area, and join using the address you sent. If there is a password, they need to enter it exactly.

Hosting is especially useful if your friends play at different times. Your personal PC does not need to stay on, and players do not have to wait for you to launch the world. The server stays available as long as it is running in the hosting panel.

With Palworld server hosting, you still need to share the correct password if one is set, but the connection process is cleaner. Instead of explaining firewall rules and router forwarding, you can simply send the IP, port, and password.

Once your server is ready, send the following:

Example Palworld server: 203.0.113.25:8211
Example Password: YourPrivatePassword

Common Palworld Invite Problems

If your friends cannot join, check these first:

1. The Palworld server is fully started.
2. Everyone is on the same Palworld version.
3. The IP and port are typed correctly.
4. UDP 8211 is open if you are self-hosting.
5. The password is correct.
6. The server is configured as a community server if needed.
7. Mods match between the server and players.

If only one friend has issues, ask them to restart Palworld, disable VPNs, check their internet connection, and try another network if possible.

Invite Friends With The Best Palworld Hosting Setup

If you want the easiest way to invite friends, Pine Hosting’s Palworld server hosting gives you a cleaner setup from the start.

Instead of asking players to troubleshoot router rules, firewall settings, local IPs, public IPs, or why your personal PC is offline, you can give them one stable server address and password. Your Palworld server runs on hosted hardware, and useful tools like restarts, console access, file management, server information, and basic settings are handled through the panel.

That makes Pine Hosting a strong choice if you want the best Palworld hosting experience for a private world, friend group, or growing community. You can spend less time fixing invite issues and more time actually playing Palworld with your friends.