FAQ detail

When playing with friends, should I use host mode or a dedicated server?

Host for short-term use by few people; use dedicated server for long-term use by many people/upgrades.

Classification

server

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30 words direct answer

Host for short-term use by few people; use dedicated server for long-term use by many people/upgrades.

Detailed description

The host mode (multiplayer collaboration) is suitable for short-term, small number of people, and can be played at any time; the disadvantage is that others cannot enter if the host is not online, and the number of people and stability are limited. Dedicated servers (private servers) are suitable for long-term, multiple people, stable operation and maintenance, and 1.0 upgrade management: sustainable online, controllable settings, and upgrades with backup and rollback paths. 1.0 has a larger upgrade area for private servers (setting diff, Mod compatibility, player information), so you need to run the upgrade list first. The choice depends on your number of people and long-term sustainability, not on which one is "stronger".

Judge your situation first

what do you want to do nowJudgment methodNext step
Just want to upgrade safelyFirst run the upgrade checklist to complete backup, stop service, settings verification and verification.Open list
To change settingsUse the generator to generate a draft, and then check it with the 1.0 file or actual measurement.Build settings
Mod installedVerify the server first, and then restore it one by one. Don't open it all at once.Watch Mod Risks

Operation sequence

orderaction
1Back up world, players, settings and current server version.
2Stop the server and stop player writing to avoid half-written data during upgrades.
3Check Palbox, cross-platform, player count, multiplier and mod status.
4Live login verification base, Palbox, box, teleportation and exit and re-entry.

Common misunderstandings

Misunderstandingwhy to avoid
Only watch the process startThe startup of the service does not mean that players can enter the server or that the archive can be written.
Keep old settingsThe old `PalWorldSettings.ini` can only be used as a baseline, not as a security template.
Mod is fully open at onceThe source of the failure will be indistinguishable and rollback costs will increase.

Related entrances

Data status

ProjectStatus
answer typeSearch undertaking and task offloading, not an isolated strategy page.
version statusPlease refer to the corner mark of the corresponding function page.
data boundariesContents that have not been published, tested or stored in the database will not be written in advance and a final conclusion will not be drawn.

Page boundaries

This answer only accepts search intent; content that can be calculated, tracked, and requires version verification must be returned to the corresponding function page. 1.0 Unpublished or untested data will not be finalized in advance in the FAQ.

Applicable versionP1 route contract / P2 v2.0 content layer
Updated
SourceP1 A4 route contract / P2 v2.0 FAQ diversion / FAQ search intent card
UpstreamConOps current focus: Palworld P2 content-layer rebuild