Palworld: Complete Server Log Management & Troubleshooting Guide
In the world of server administration, **Logs** are your black box - the ultimate diagnostic tool for resolving issues. They record every player login, every script error, every mod conflict, and every system event. If your server is crashing upon startup, experiencing performance issues, or a specific feature isn't working as intended, the answer is almost always buried in log files. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about accessing, interpreting, and leveraging Palworld server logs effectively.
📋 The Active Log
The primary log file is Pal-CRC.log. It updates in real-time and contains the current session's data. If you restart the server, this file is archived.
🗄️ Archived History
Palworld automatically saves older logs with timestamps. These are invaluable for investigating griefing incidents or lag spikes that happened hours ago.
🔧 Mod Debugging
If a .pak mod is causing a crash, the log will often show a "Failed to load package" error just before the server shuts down.
Accessing Server Logs
Method 1: Supercraft Control Panel
Quick Access via Web Console
Best For: Quick monitoring, checking recent activity, live diagnostics
Step-by-Step Guide
- Login: Access your Supercraft Panel with your credentials
- Navigate to Server: Find your Palworld server in server list
- Open Web Console: Click "Web Console" or "Live Console" button
- Real-Time View: See latest 50-100 lines of server activity
- Auto-Refresh: Console updates automatically every 5-10 seconds
- Basic Commands: Can execute basic RCON commands directly
- Quick Analysis: Easy to spot crashes, errors, or warnings
Note: Web Console is ideal for live monitoring but has limited history. For full log analysis, use File Manager method.
Deep Analysis via File Manager
Best For: Detailed troubleshooting, crash analysis, historical data investigation
Step-by-Step Guide
- Login: Access your Supercraft Panel
- Locate Server: Find your Palworld server in server list
- Open File Manager: Click "File Manager" or "Files" tab
- Navigate to Logs Directory: Go to
/Pal/Saved/Logs/ - Locate Log File: Find
Pal-CRC.log(most recent) - Access Options:
- Edit: Open in browser-based editor for quick viewing
- Download: Download to local machine for deep analysis
- Delete: Remove old logs (with caution - see cleanup section)
- View Full History: See all log entries with timestamps
- Search Capability: Use browser search (Ctrl+F) for specific errors