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# How to Install UE4SS Modding Framework in Palworld

> Enable advanced server-side scripting. Learn how to install and configure the Unreal Engine 4 Scripting System (UE4SS) for your Palworld dedicated server.

## Unlocking Advanced Server-Side Modding

The **Unreal Engine 4 Scripting System (UE4SS)** is the fundamental technical framework required for executing sophisticated server-side scripts in Palworld. By injecting logic directly into the game engine, UE4SS enables the use of Lua and C++ modifications that can implement custom anti-cheat measures, increase player slot limits beyond native constraints, and introduce complex new mechanics to your community. This guide walk you through the professional installation and configuration of the UE4SS framework on the FREAKHOSTING platform.

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    10 Minutes
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## Technical Installation Workflow

UE4SS must be situated within the server's binary core to function correctly.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Acquire Latest Assets">
    Download the primary distribution (typically `UE4SS_v3.x.x.zip`) from the [official UE4SS technical repository](https://github.com/UE4SS-RE/RE-UE4SS/releases).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Binaries">
    In the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) File Manager, browse to the following directory:
    `/Pal/Binaries/Win64/`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy Framework Files">
    Upload and extract the ZIP contents into this directory. Upon completion, you should observe `dwmapi.dll`, `UE4SS.dll`, and a specialized `Mods/` folder within the Win64 path.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Headless Mode">
    Open the `UE4SS-settings.ini` file. Locate the `GuiConsoleVisible` parameter and ensure it is set to **`0`**.

    <Warning>
      If `GuiConsoleVisible` remains set to `1`, the server will attempt to initialize a visual window on the host node, resulting in an immediate process crash.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Activating Custom Modifications

Once the framework is initialized, follow this procedure to enable individual community-made scripts.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Deploy Mod Assets">
    Upload your specific mod folder into the `/Pal/Binaries/Win64/Mods/` directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update the Registry">
    Open the `mods.txt` file situated within the same folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize Execution">
    Input the exact name of your mod folder followed by a binary toggle: `ModFolderName : 1`.

    * *Example:* `PalGuard : 1`
  </Step>
</Steps>

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<Important>
  ### Version Synchronization & Patching

  Palworld uses an aggressive development cycle. Official game updates frequently break the technical hooks used by UE4SS. If your server fails to initialize following a game patch, rename `dwmapi.dll` to `dwmapi.dll.old` to disable the framework. This allows you to maintain server uptime while awaiting an updated release from the UE4SS development team.
</Important>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Palworld:** Modding framework online.
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