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How to Install Mods on a Palworld Server

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Palworld mods can fix small annoyances, expand existing systems, and occasionally convince your Pals to stop getting stuck behind furniture. Nodecraft supports installing compatible mods through a Steam Workshop collection, while UE4SS mods can also be uploaded manually.

Before installing anything, create a fresh backup of your server. You should also review each mod’s Steam Workshop or download page for dependencies, compatibility notes, and client-side installation requirements.

Install Palworld Mods Using a Steam Workshop Collection

Nodecraft’s Steam Workshop installer can install and manage multiple mods from a single collection. You will need the collection ID, which is the string of numbers at the end of its Steam Workshop URL.

  1. Navigate to your Nodecraft dashboard.

  2. Locate your Palworld server and click Panel.

  3. Stop the server.

  4. Click Mods in the menu on the left.

  5. Enter your Workshop Collection ID.

  6. Click Lookup.

  7. Review the mods included in the collection and enable each mod you want installed.

  8. Click Save & Install.

  9. Start your server.

Dark Steam interface showing the Steam Workshop Mods banner with a stylized logo and a short explanation about installing collection mods on a server.

The panel will download the selected mods and update the server’s mod configuration. Enabled mods will be loaded the next time the server starts.

Some Workshop mods must also be installed by every player joining the server. Check the mod’s description before inviting everyone into your newly modified chaos.

Manually Install UE4SS Mods

Manual installation is useful for mods that are not available through the Steam Workshop or when you need more control over the installed files.

Download the Required Files

Download the version of UE4SS recommended by the mod author, along with the server version of the mod you want to install. Extract both archives on your computer before uploading them.

Avoid installing multiple copies or versions of UE4SS. Leftover files from an older installation can cause the server to crash during startup.

Upload UE4SS to the Server

  1. Navigate to your Nodecraft dashboard.

  2. Locate your Palworld server and click Panel.

  3. Stop the server.

  4. Click Server Files in the menu on the left.

  5. Click Files.

  6. Navigate to /Pal/Binaries/Win64.

  7. Upload the extracted UE4SS files directly into the Win64 folder.

Do not place the entire downloaded archive inside another folder. The UE4SS files and folders must be placed directly inside Win64.

For larger uploads, you can also connect to the server through SFTP.

Upload the Mod Files

  1. Open the extracted mod files and locate the main mod folder. This will normally be the folder containing the mod’s scripts and other required files.

  2. Upload that folder to: /Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods

  3. Make sure the folder is not accidentally nested inside another folder. For example, the correct structure should resemble: /Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods/SmartTransport

    Not:

    /Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods/SmartTransport/SmartTransport

Enable the Mod in mods.txt

  1. Navigate to: /Pal/Binaries/Win64/ue4ss/Mods/mods.txt

  2. Open mods.txt and add the mod folder’s exact name followed by : 1. For example:

    SmartTransport : 1

    BaseRadiusImproved : 1

    Note: The value 1 enables the mod. Changing it to 0 disables the mod without deleting its files.

  3. Save the file once every installed mod has been added.

Start the Server

Start the server and watch the console for errors. UE4SS should load each enabled mod during startup.

If the mod requires client-side installation, every player must also install a compatible version on their computer before joining.

Palworld Mod Troubleshooting

If the server crashes after installing a mod, remove the newest mod and restart the server. You should also check for:

  • Old or duplicate UE4SS files inside /Pal/Binaries/Win64

  • Incorrectly nested mod folders

  • A folder name in mods.txt that does not match the actual mod folder

  • Missing dependencies

  • Mods that have not been updated for the current Palworld version

  • Client-side mods being installed only on the server

  • Multiple mods attempting to change the same feature

Installing and testing one mod at a time makes it much easier to identify the culprit when your server decides it has seen enough.

Final Thoughts

The Steam Workshop collection installer is the easiest way to manage multiple Palworld mods on a Nodecraft server. Manual installation takes a little more work, but it allows you to install compatible UE4SS mods from other sources.

Keep a recent backup, check compatibility after major Palworld updates, and avoid installing twenty untested mods at once unless troubleshooting is your preferred weekend activity.

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