--- title: "Tutorial - Creating a Palworld-compatible server" description: "Learn how to create a Palworld-compatible server on a VPS or a Dedicated Server using LinuxGSM. The installation time is estimated to be less than 10 minutes." url: https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/dedicated-servers/tutorial-creating-palworld-compatible-server lang: en --- > For AI agents: the complete documentation index is available at https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/llms.txt, the full documentation bundle is available at https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/llms-full.txt. # Tutorial - Creating a Palworld-compatible server **Learn how to create a [Palworld-compatible server](https://us.ovhcloud.com/bare-metal/game/palworld-dedicated-server/) on a VPS or a Dedicated Server using LinuxGSM. The installation time is estimated to be less than 10 minutes.** Developed by Pocket Pair, Palworld is a video game that blends elements of survival, object-making, and adventure, all in an open world populated by creatures called “Pals”. Having your own server to play a game such as Palworld offers several advantages, such as complete control over the gaming environment and community, improved performance and gaming experience, and the ability to host special events. **Warning:** **NOTE:** Please keep in mind this guide is intended to get your server up and running as quickly as possible and does not include any security guidance or firewall rules, which you should manage yourself as the system administrator.   ## Requirements - A [VPS](https://us.ovhcloud.com/vps/) or a [dedicated server](https://us.ovhcloud.com/bare-metal/) in your OVHcloud account - Between 16 and 32 GB of RAM (minimum) - A GNU/Linux operating system installed on the server - Administrative (sudo) SSH access to your server - Basic understanding of GNU/Linux administration **Warning:** **NOTE:** If you are unfamiliar with using a VPS, please read our [Getting Started with a VPS](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/vps/starting-with-a-vps.md) guide.\ For installation on a dedicated server, make sure to first read our [Getting Started with a Dedicated Server](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/dedicated-servers/getting-started-dedicated-server-windows-linux.md) guide.   ## Instructions Once you have installed the operating system, log in to your VPS via SSH, as described in the [Getting Started with a VPS](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/vps/starting-with-a-vps.md) guide.\ If you are using a dedicated server, follow the instructions in our [Getting Started with a Dedicated Server](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/dedicated-servers/getting-started-dedicated-server-windows-linux.md) guide.   ### Check your operating system compatibility Before you begin, make sure that your operating system is compatible. Please check the "Compatibility" section on [LinuxGSM](https://linuxgsm.com/servers/pwserver/).   ### Install dependencies On [LinuxGSM](https://linuxgsm.com/servers/pwserver/), go to the "Dependencies" section to install all the necessary dependencies depending on your operating system. **Warning:** **NOTE:** If you encounter an error of the type: `E: Package 'netcat' has no installation candidate`, install `netcat-traditional` with the following command: `sudo apt install netcat-traditional`.   ### Install the server Before you continue, ensure that all dependencies have been installed. #### Create a new user To avoid creating vulnerabilities in your system, create a user named "pwserver" that will perform the server actions: ``` ~$ sudo adduser pwserver ``` For security reasons, enter a strong password. You will be asked to provide several additional information. Press the `Enter` key to confirm. Once you have created a new user, switch to it: ``` ~$ sudo su - pwserver ```   #### Download linuxgsm.sh To download linuxgsm.sh, run the following commands: ``` ~$ curl -Lo linuxgsm.sh https://linuxgsm.sh && chmod +x linuxgsm.sh && bash linuxgsm.sh pwserver ```   #### Launch the installation To complete the server installation, run the following command: ``` ~$ ./pwserver install ``` Follow the instructions on the screen and press the `Enter` key to confirm. **Warning:** **NOTE:** It is possible that an error of the type `missing dependencies: distro-info libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 netcat-openbsd` is displayed. In this example, it is indicated that the `distro-info libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 netcat-openbsd` dependencies are missing and must be installed manually.\ Switch to your sudo user with the `su - ` command. Install the missing dependencies with the command: `sudo apt install distro-info libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 netcat-openbsd`. Switch back to your `pwserver` user and run the installation again: `./pwserver install` Your Palworld-compatible server is now installed on your OVHcloud server. For a list of available commands, see the "Basic Usage" section of [LinuxGSM](https://linuxgsm.com/servers/pwserver/).   ## Go further [Deploy a Palworld-compatible game server](https://linuxgsm.com/servers/pwserver) Browse all the [Dedicated Servers guides](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal-cloud/dedicated-servers/landing-page-dedicated-servers.md). Browse the rest of the [OVHcloud US documentation](https://docs.us.ovhcloud.com/en/index.md) for guides on our other products and services. Learn more about [Dedicated Servers](https://us.ovhcloud.com/bare-metal/) on the OVHcloud US website.