Palworld: Upload World Save
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Introduction
Palworld saves vary based on the server type in use. There are four main methods for hosting a server:
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- Hosting a local co-op session
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- Using SteamCMD to host a dedicated server
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- Setting up a dedicated server on Windows
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- Setting up a dedicated server on Linux (used by DatHost)
Transferring saves between systems can lead to a bug requiring the creation of a new character due to differences in player GUIDs generated by different systems.
Transfer Save from Dedicated Server
Transferring a save between dedicated servers is possible across different operating systems.
Prerequisites
To import your save, you need:
- players (folder with all characters)
- Levels.sav
- LevelMeta.sav
Locating Save Files
From another server provider: Use their File Manager or Filezilla to access the folder /PalServer/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/
From local SteamCMD hosting: Saves are in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\PalServer\Pal\Saved\SaveGames\0
From a Linux/Windows dedicated server: Locate the folder /PalServer/Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/ on your server.
Uploading Save to DatHost
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- Ensure your DatHost server has been started and connected at least once to create an initial save file.
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- Stop the server.
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- Navigate to /Saved/SaveGames/0 and open the last folder, often named with random characters.
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If multiple folders exist, determine the active one using GameUserSettings.ini and the DedicatedServerName= entry. - 4
- Replace the existing files with your saved files by dragging and dropping them into the folder.
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- Start the server and connect!
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If prompted to create a new character, adjust the "Character File System" settings from Epic to Steam (or vice versa) under the Settings page and try again: 
Transfer Save from Co-op
Transferring a co-op save to a dedicated server requires an external tool, such as palworld-host-save-fix by JannikBirn, since the game does not support transfers natively.
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Launch
Palworld and select "Start Game".
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Select the world you want to transfer to DatHost and click the
folder icon in the bottom left to locate the world files.
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This is your save files – keep this folder open throughout the guide.
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- Go to your DatHost Control Panel, stop your Palworld server, and click "Edit."
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In the File Manager (left menu), go to
/Saved/SaveGames/0and open the last folder, usually named with random characters. - 6
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Delete the contents of this folder.
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Upload your world files located in step 3 (excluding the WorldOption.sav file) to this now empty directory.
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Follow instructions for character transfer here:
JannikBirn's palworld-host-save-fix @ GitHub
Note: As of February 7, 2024, using external tools is the only method for properly transferring co-op saves. We acknowledge the complexity and time consumption of this process. Unfortunately, until Pocketpair introduces improved save migration support, this workaround remains the only option.