{"id":18672,"date":"2026-02-17T11:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18672"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:51:28","slug":"use-mod-blacklist-rimworld-open-world","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/use-mod-blacklist-rimworld-open-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Mod Blacklist Rimworld Open World"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Use Mod Blacklist<\/strong> setting is an essential tool for RimWorld Open World<\/strong> hosts who want to keep their gameplay balanced without strictly enforcing a single mod list. This feature allows you to ban specific, problematic mods\u2014such as those that cause desyncs or provide unfair advantages\u2014while still allowing players the freedom to use their favorite visual or UI tweaks. Follow the standard GGServers<\/strong> workflow to configure your blacklist.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Your dashboard provides the Entity Clarity<\/strong> needed to manage player permissions and mod restrictions for your colony.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Stop the Server<\/h3>\n

To ensure the blacklist parameters are correctly loaded into the server’s security filters, click the red Stop<\/strong> button. Changing mod restrictions while the server is live can lead to unstable connections or a failure in the Digital Consensus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The server must be offline to update the mod blacklist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n

On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu contains the primary configuration categories for your Open World instance.<\/p>\n

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Open the Server Settings menu to access your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n

Inside the Server Settings menu, select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section handles fundamental security and player data policies.<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Change the Setting That Will Auto Save<\/h3>\n

Locate the box labeled Use Mod Blacklist<\/strong>. Setting this to Yes<\/strong> (or 1) enables the server to check connecting players against your forbidden mod list. This is most effective when “Enforce Mods” is disabled, allowing for a “bring your own mods” environment with specific exceptions. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function, securing your settings immediately.<\/p>\n

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Enable this to prevent specific mods from being used on your server.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 6: You are Ready to Start!<\/h3>\n

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your RimWorld Open World server will now boot with the blacklist active, automatically rejecting any connections from players using forbidden software.<\/p>\n

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Secure your colony’s integrity with RimWorld server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our advanced management tools make it easy to curate a perfect, desync-free modding experience for all your players.<\/p>\n

If you need help identifying which mods are causing desyncs for your blacklist, please contact us at our <\/strong>Support Portal<\/a>. We are available 24\/7!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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