My server doesn't appear in the community list

If your Palworld server can't be found in the Community Servers list, work through this checklist in order. In the vast majority of cases it's a missing launch parameter or simply a mistyped search.

Quick checklist

Check	How to fix
Search by exact name	Type the full ServerName in the search bar
-publiclobby present	Check in Startup of the Game Panel
-EpicApp=PalServer present	Check in Startup of the Game Panel
CrossplayPlatforms includes your platform	Check in PalWorldSettings.ini
Server started and stable	Check the panel console
Propagation delay respected	Wait 2–5 minutes after startup

1. Search by exact name

The community list contains thousands of servers and only shows a portion at a time. Never scroll the list by hand.

1. In Palworld's Community menu, use the search bar
2. Type your server's exact name (ServerName)
3. The search is spelling-sensitive

tip

Choose a unique, distinctive ServerName. A generic name like "Palworld Server" will be buried among hundreds of identical servers.

2. Check the launch parameters

A server without -publiclobby will never appear in the community list, even if it runs perfectly over direct IP.

1. Log in to your Game Panel:
   • game.yorkhost.fr
2. Select your Palworld server
3. Open the Startup tab
4. Confirm the startup command contains:
   • -publiclobby — publishes the server in the list
   • -EpicApp=PalServer — enables the Epic backend (crossplay)
5. If one is missing, add it and restart the server

3. Check CrossplayPlatforms

If the server shows for Steam players but not for consoles, the CrossplayPlatforms parameter probably excludes their platform.

In PalWorldSettings.ini, inside OptionSettings=(...):

CrossplayPlatforms=(Steam,Xbox,PS5,Mac)

Make sure the player's platform (Xbox, PS5…) is in the list, then restart.

4. Check that the server is actually running

A server that is still starting, crash-looping or stopped will not appear.

1. Open the console in the Game Panel
2. Confirm the successful startup messages (the server reaches the "running" state)
3. No repeated errors should scroll by

5. Respect the propagation delay

After a start or restart, the server takes a few minutes to register with the Epic servers and rise into the list.

info

Wait 2 to 5 minutes after startup before concluding the server is invisible. Leave and reopen the community menu to refresh the list.

Port 27015 is not the cause

Important reminder: in-game visibility does not depend on port 27015 (Steam Query). No point trying to open it to fix a community-list problem — see Crossplay and Community Servers.

Still invisible?

If after all these checks the server still can't be found:

• Perform a full restart (Stop then Start, not just Restart)
• Test with a very distinctive temporary ServerName to rule out any search issue
• Make sure no mod is crashing the startup

If the problem persists, open a ticket from your client area, specifying the server name and the time of the last restart.