How to Upload an Existing World to Your Palworld Server Using Pterodactyl Panel

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on uploading an existing world to your Palworld server hosted on Lazer Hosting. Palworld is an exciting multiplayer game that allows players to explore, build, and adventure in vast worlds. If you've spent countless hours crafting your perfect world and wish to transfer it to your server hosted with us, you're in the right place. This tutorial will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring a smooth transition to our Pterodactyl Game Panel.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the steps, ensure you have the following:

• An active Palworld server hosted on Lazer Hosting. You can set one up here.
• Access to the Pterodactyl Panel. Log in here.
• Your existing Palworld world files.
• An FTP client like FileZilla for transferring files. Download it here.

Step 1: Prepare Your World Files

1. Locate your existing Palworld world files on your local machine. Typically, these are found in the Palworld/Saved/Worlds directory.
2. Compress your world folder into a .zip file for easier uploading. Right-click the folder and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.

Step 2: Access Your Server

1. Log in to the Pterodactyl Panel at https://panel.lazerhosting.com using your Lazer Hosting credentials.
2. Navigate to the Servers section and select your Palworld server to access its dashboard.

Step 3: Stop Your Server

1. Before uploading new files, it's crucial to stop your server to prevent any data corruption.
2. On the server dashboard, click the Stop button. Wait for the server status to change to Offline.

Step 4: Connect via FTP

1. In the Pterodactyl Panel, find the FTP Details section. Note down the FTP server address, username, and password.
2. Open FileZilla and enter the FTP details to connect to your server's file system.

Step 5: Upload Your World

1. Once connected, navigate to the Palworld/Saved/Worlds directory on your server.
2. Drag and drop your compressed world file from your local machine to the server directory in FileZilla.
3. Wait for the upload to complete. Large worlds may take some time to upload.

Step 6: Decompress Your World

1. After uploading, return to the Pterodactyl Panel and open the File Manager.
2. Locate your uploaded .zip file, right-click it, and select Decompress. Your world files will be extracted to the appropriate directory.

Step 7: Configure Your Server (Optional)

If your uploaded world requires specific server settings:

1. In the Pterodactyl Panel, navigate to the Configuration or Settings section.
2. Adjust the server settings to match the requirements of your world, such as game mode, max players, etc.

Step 8: Restart Your Server

1. Once everything is in place, click the Start button to boot up your server with the new world.
2. Allow a few moments for the server to initialize.

Step 9: Verify and Enjoy

1. Log into Palworld and connect to your server to ensure your world has been successfully uploaded and is functioning as expected.
2. Explore and enjoy your familiar surroundings in your new server environment!

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during this process, our Knowledge Base offers a wealth of resources. For further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out through our Client Area.