Palworld dedicated servers listen on a game UDP port (wiki default 8211). Chapter22's SteamCMD egg maps that to your primary Pterodactyl allocation. Treat REST/admin ports as private.
Port table
| Service | Port | Protocol | Public? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game / public lobby | Primary allocation (wiki default 8211) | UDP | Yes — players |
| Steam community query | Often cited as 27015/UDP | UDP | Optional — not bound by egg 32 |
| REST API | 8212 (typical) | TCP | No — private |
| Legacy RCON | Egg default 25575 (RCON_PORT) | TCP | No — prefer panel console |
Managed hosting (Chapter22)
- Open panel.chapter22hosting.com and select the Palworld server.
- Copy the primary allocation (
IP:port) — the egg passes it as-portand-publicport. - Share that address for Direct Connect / friends.
- Leave REST API and RCON off the public internet.
Node allocations may remap away from 8211. Always copy from Pterodactyl. Warning: Egg 32 does not define a Steam query 27015 variable — Community list relies on -publiclobby, not a separate query bind.
DIY / self-hosted readers
If you self-host elsewhere:
- Allow 8211/udp (or your chosen game port) in the OS firewall — see Linux ports.
- Mirror the rule in any cloud security group.
- Do not publish 8212 or 25575 without allowlists.
Egg verification (Chapter22)
Egg 32 (Palworld): game binds SERVER_PORT for -port and -publicport; RCON_PORT default 25575; no QUERY/27015 env — Community list uses -publiclobby. Node pool currently lacks 8211; always copy panel allocation.
Verify
- Panel Network tab shows the live allocation.
- Friend joins with the panel IP:port after the console shows the server is ready.
Related guides
- How to Join Your Chapter22 Palworld Server
- Server Not Showing in Community Browser
- How to Open Ports on a Linux VPS (UFW, firewalld, iptables)
- VPS Port Forwarding Explained (Firewall vs Home Router)
- DDoS Protection Basics for Game Servers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default game port?
Official docs default to 8211/UDP. On Chapter22 the egg binds the primary Pterodactyl allocation as both -port and -publicport — copy IP:port from the panel.
Do I need Steam query 27015?
The Chapter22 Palworld egg (id 32) does not expose a separate QUERY/27015 variable. Community visibility uses -publiclobby. Do not assume 27015 is listening unless you added it yourself.
Should REST API 8212 be public?
No. Keep REST/admin interfaces private or allowlisted. Prefer the Pterodactyl console.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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