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Palworld has quickly become one of the most popular multiplayer survival games of 2025, with massive communities forming around private servers. But with that popularity comes a serious risk: DDoS attacks.

If you’re running or planning to host a Palworld server, protecting your players from downtime and lag is just as important as having good hardware. In this guide, we’ll break down why DDoS protection is essential for Palworld servers — and how Thorn Hosting keeps your worlds safe.

What Is a DDoS Attack?

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack happens when a malicious actor floods your server with fake traffic. Instead of processing real player connections, your server gets overwhelmed and either:

Becomes extremely laggy
Disconnects players
Or crashes completely

These attacks are common in online gaming because they’re cheap to launch and easy to target against public servers.

Why Palworld Servers Are at Risk

Unlike single-player or peer-to-peer hosting, a dedicated Palworld server has a public IP address. That makes it visible — and unfortunately, a potential target.

Some common reasons Palworld servers get hit with DDoS attacks include:

Rival players trying to gain an unfair advantage
Griefers targeting community servers for disruption
High-traffic servers being overloaded intentionally
Exposed IP addresses through Discord or server lists

If your server doesn’t have protection, even a small attack can kick everyone offline.

How DDoS Attacks Impact Gameplay

When a Palworld server is under attack, players experience:

Severe lag and rubber-banding
Constant disconnections
Failed logins and server timeouts
Lost progress due to forced crashes
Frustrated players leaving your community

And unlike regular connection drops, these issues won’t fix themselves until the attack stops or you have proper mitigation in place.

Why You Need DDoS Protection for Palworld

DDoS protection works by detecting and filtering out fake traffic before it reaches your server. Instead of crashing under the load, your players stay connected while the attack is blocked in real time.

With professional DDoS protection, you get:

Automatic filtering of malicious traffic
Stable performance even under attack
Peace of mind for both admins and players
A fair gaming environment where griefers can’t disrupt progress

For community-based Palworld worlds, protection isn’t optional — it’s the difference between a thriving server and one that dies out after the first attack.

How Thorn Hosting Protects Palworld Servers

At Thorn Hosting, all of our Palworld servers come with enterprise-grade DDoS protection included. That means:

Real-time detection of malicious traffic
Advanced filtering systems that let genuine players stay connected
No extra cost for basic protection — it’s built in
Scalable solutions for larger communities and public servers

We don’t just give you a server. We make sure your world stays online, no matter what.

Final Thoughts

Palworld servers are only as strong as the protection behind them. Without DDoS defense, your community is vulnerable to crashes, lag, and downtime — but with the right hosting partner, you can keep your players safe and focused on what matters: exploring, battling, and building together.