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Installing Mods on a HypeServ Palworld Server

Add mods to your Palworld server by uploading Steam Workshop files and enabling them in PalModSettings.ini.

This guide covers how to add Steam Workshop mods to your HypeServ Palworld server. There is no 1‑Click installer — Palworld mods are added by uploading the mod files yourself and enabling them in a config file.

Community mods are unofficial and can break after a Palworld update — especially major version jumps, which stop most mods working until they're updated. Always back up your world first, and add one mod at a time.
Players who join a modded server generally need the same mods installed locally. Server‑only mods exist, but check each mod's notes — a mismatch can stop clients connecting.

Before you start

Palworld's Workshop mods live in a Mods folder in your server's root directory (the folder that contains Pal). You'll be working with two things there:

  • Mods/Workshop — where the mod files go, each in its own subfolder.
  • Mods/PalModSettings.ini — where you switch mods on.

The server does not subscribe to the Steam Workshop for you. You download the mod's Workshop files, upload them, and list them in the config.

Get the mod files

Find the mod on the Steam Workshop

Browse the Palworld Steam Workshop and pick a server‑compatible mod. Client‑only or single‑player mods will not work on a dedicated server.

Download the Workshop files

Subscribe to the mod on your own PC in the Steam client. Steam downloads it to:

steamapps/workshop/content/1623730/<WorkshopID>/

That folder contains the mod, including an Info.json file. Note the PackageName value inside Info.json — you need it later (it is not the folder name).

Install it on your server

Stop your server

Open your Palworld server in the HypeServ panel and click Stop so files aren't in use while you upload.

Upload the mod to Mods/Workshop

Using the Files tab (or SFTP for larger mods), upload the mod folder into:

Mods/Workshop/<mod folder>/

Each mod gets its own subfolder, and each must contain that mod's Info.json.

You can find your SFTP credentials in your server settings (tab Settings) under SFTP Settings. Click here for our detailed SFTP connection guide.

Enable the mod in PalModSettings.ini

Open Mods/PalModSettings.ini in the Files tab and set:

bGlobalEnableMod=true
ActiveModList=[PackageName]

Use the mod's PackageName from its Info.json. To run several mods, comma‑separate them inside the brackets:

ActiveModList=[FirstMod,SecondMod]

Start your server

Return to the panel and click Start. Palworld deploys the mod and creates Mods/ManagedMods/<PackageName>/ automatically. Watch the Console tab for load messages or errors.

Verify it works

Join the server and check the mod's features are present. If it adds admin commands or a menu, test them to confirm it loaded.

Updating or removing

Update a mod

  1. Stop the server.
  2. Replace the mod's folder in Mods/Workshop with the new version (keep the PackageName the same).
  3. Start the server.

Remove a mod

  1. Stop the server.
  2. Remove its PackageName from ActiveModList in Mods/PalModSettings.ini.
  3. Delete its folder from Mods/Workshop.
  4. Start the server.
Some mods change world or save data. Removing them after they've been used can leave missing content or errors — always make a backup first via the Backups tab.

Tips for a stable modded server

  • Back up your world before adding, updating, or removing anything.
  • Install one mod at a time and restart to isolate issues.
  • After a Palworld update, expect mods to need updating too — check for new versions before letting players in.
  • Make sure players have the matching mods installed locally.
  • Monitor the Console to catch load errors early.

Get your server!

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Need help with mods?

If a mod won't load or you're unsure how to install it, our support team can help you troubleshoot.

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