How to Change the Admin Password on Your Palworld Server

Your Palworld server has an admin password that lets you run admin commands in-game, such as kicking players, adjusting settings on the fly, or saving the world manually. Setting a strong admin password means only people you trust can use those commands, even if your server is open to the public.

This guide shows you how to set or change the admin password from the RiverHosting panel in just a few steps. No file editing is required.

Before you start

• You need an active Palworld server on RiverHosting. If you do not have one yet, visit riverhosting.com to get started.
• Log in to the RiverHosting panel and open your Palworld server.
• Your server will need to restart after you save the change so the new password takes effect. Let your players know before you restart.

1. Open the Server Config page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel.
2. Click on your Palworld server to open its management page.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Server Config. This is the built-in settings editor for your Palworld server.

2. Set or update your admin password

1. On the Server Config page, look for the admin password field. It is usually labelled something like Admin Password.
2. Click into the field and type your chosen password. Pick something strong that you will remember, but that others cannot easily guess.
3. Once you have entered the password, click Save or the equivalent save button at the bottom of the page.

3. Restart your server to apply the change

1. After saving, go to the main page of your server in the panel.
2. Click the Restart button to restart your server.
3. Wait for the server to come back online. This usually takes less than a minute.
4. Once the server is running, your new admin password is active.

4. Use the admin password in-game

Once the server is back online, you can activate admin access in-game by opening the chat or console and using the admin login command with your password. After authenticating, you will have access to admin commands for the session.

Troubleshooting

• The admin password does not seem to work in-game. Make sure you restarted the server after saving. Changes to Server Config only take effect after a full restart.
• I saved the password but the field looks empty when I reopen Server Config. Some fields may not display the saved value for security reasons. Try using the password in-game to confirm it was saved correctly.
• I forgot the admin password I set. Go back to Server Config, enter a new password, save, and restart. You do not need the old password to replace it from the panel.
• The Server Config page is not showing the admin password field. Make sure your server is running a standard Palworld setup. If you recently changed your server type or framework, the available settings may differ. Contact support if the option is missing entirely.

Need help?

If you run into any issues changing your admin password or something does not look right in the panel, the RiverHosting support team is ready to help.