Where Palworld stores your world
Your Palworld server saves all progress under the path /Pal/Saved/SaveGames/. World files, player inventories and Pal data all live there. Backups protect you from accidental data loss, configuration mistakes or game crashes.
Before doing anything risky – such as updating the server version, making large configuration changes or adding mods – it's always worth creating a current backup.
Step 1: Open the server dashboard
Open the dashboard and click on your Palworld server. All management options are available once the server is in the ready state.
Step 2: Create a backup
Switch to the Backups section on the server detail page. Click Create Backup. The panel archives the entire server instance – including all files under /Pal/Saved/SaveGames/.
Depending on world size the process takes a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The server keeps running during the backup.
Step 3: Download the backup
After it's created, the backup appears in the list with a date and timestamp. Click Download to save the archive locally. Store it somewhere safe – for example on an external drive or in cloud storage.
Step 4: Restore a world
If you want to restore a world from a backup:
- Upload the desired backup archive (if necessary).
- Use the Restore option next to the corresponding backup entry.
- The server stops, the saved files are replaced and the server restarts afterwards.
Tip: Schedule regular backups
The more active your server is, the more frequently you should create backups. Creating one before any major update – whether to Palworld itself or to the configuration – is good server hygiene.
Summary
Palworld worlds live under /Pal/Saved/SaveGames/. With the in-panel backup function you create a complete archive in one click, download it and can restore it in an emergency. Always create backups before risky changes – it saves a lot of frustration when things go wrong.