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How To Enable PvP on Your Palworld Server

Note:

Enabling PvP increases the data load on your Palworld server as it tracks real-time player positioning and projectile physics. To maintain a fair competitive environment and prevent “lag-switching” or teleporting, it is vital to keep your server latency low.

1. Log In to Your Panel

2. Stop Your Server

3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

Cybrance panel 'Files' Tab outlined with arrow

4. Open the ‘PalWorldSettings.ini’ File

Navigate to:

Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini
'PalWorldSetting' file outlined with arrow

Find PvP, Set This to True

Tip: Use Ctrl + F to quickly find the required setting inside PalWorldSettings.ini

Search for bIsPvP=

'bIsPvP' outlined with arrow

Optional Settings

Variable NameRecommended ValueDescription
bIsPvPTrueEnables the global PvP flag for the server.
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamageTrueAllows players to hit and damage each other.
bEnableFriendlyFireFalseSet to True If you want guild members to be able to hurt each other.
DeathPenaltyItemRecommended for PvP to provide “loot” without ruining progress.

6. Start Your Server

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