Where is the PalWorldSettings.ini file located?

It's inside your save's Config\WindowsServer or Config\LinuxServer folder for dedicated servers. If you're using a hosting provider's control panel, the same setting is usually exposed as a text field instead of a raw file.

Do I need an admin password for single-player worlds?

Not usually, since you already control the world. It becomes useful if you host your single-player world for friends to join, since you'll need it to run admin commands from the in-game console.

How do I actually use the admin password once it's set?

Open the in-game chat, type /AdminPassword followed by your password, and press enter. You'll then be able to run admin commands until you disconnect.

What if I forget my admin password?

Reopen the settings file or your hosting panel and either read the existing value or set a new one, then restart the server so the change applies.

Mechanics

How do I set an admin password in Palworld?

Answer

You set an admin password by editing the AdminPassword line in your server's PalWorldSettings.ini file (or the equivalent settings screen when hosting), then restarting the server or world for it to take effect. Once set, you or another player can type /AdminPassword yourpassword in the in-game chat console to gain admin rights and use commands like teleporting or kicking players.

Quick answer

The admin password in Palworld lives in your server settings, not in a menu you click through mid-game. You set it in the PalWorldSettings.ini file (or your hosting provider's settings panel), save the change, and restart the server. From there, anyone who knows the password can type a chat command to unlock admin controls.

Setting the password on a self-hosted server

Navigate to your server's save folder and find the Config\WindowsServer (or LinuxServer) directory.
Open PalWorldSettings.ini in a text editor.
Look for the line containing AdminPassword= and type your password between the quotation marks.
Save the file and restart the server so it picks up the change.

If the file only contains a default template, you can also generate a fresh settings file from the game's server tools first, then edit it the same way.

Setting the password through a hosting provider

Most rented Palworld server hosts expose an Admin Password field directly in their web control panel instead of asking you to edit a file by hand. In that case:

Log into your hosting dashboard.
Find the server configuration or settings tab.
Enter your desired password in the admin password field.
Save and restart the server through the same panel.

This achieves the same result as editing the .ini file manually, just through a friendlier interface.

Using the admin password in-game

Once the password is set and the server has restarted:

Join the server as normal.
Open the in-game chat box.
Type /AdminPassword yourpassword and confirm.

You should now have admin rights for that session, which lets you use commands for things like teleporting to players, adjusting settings on the fly, or removing disruptive players from the server.

Good habits when setting a password

Pick something only your trusted players know, since admin commands can affect the whole world.
Avoid reusing a password you use elsewhere.
Change it if you ever open your server up more broadly, such as posting an invite code publicly.

Hosting type	Where to set it	How to apply it
Self-hosted dedicated server	PalWorldSettings.ini	Edit line, save, restart server
Rented/managed hosting	Web control panel	Enter in field, save, restart
Single-player hosted to friends	Same settings file used by your world	Restart the session

Frequently asked questions

Where is the PalWorldSettings.ini file located?: It's inside your save's Config\WindowsServer or Config\LinuxServer folder for dedicated servers. If you're using a hosting provider's control panel, the same setting is usually exposed as a text field instead of a raw file.
Do I need an admin password for single-player worlds?: Not usually, since you already control the world. It becomes useful if you host your single-player world for friends to join, since you'll need it to run admin commands from the in-game console.
How do I actually use the admin password once it's set?: Open the in-game chat, type /AdminPassword followed by your password, and press enter. You'll then be able to run admin commands until you disconnect.
What if I forget my admin password?: Reopen the settings file or your hosting panel and either read the existing value or set a new one, then restart the server so the change applies.