{"id":18674,"date":"2026-02-17T11:54:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18674"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:54:55","slug":"enable-whitelist-rimworld-open-world","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/enable-whitelist-rimworld-open-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Enable Whitelist Rimworld Open World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enabling a Whitelist<\/strong> on your RimWorld Open World<\/strong> server is the most secure way to manage player access. This feature restricts connection rights exclusively to the usernames listed in your configuration, ensuring Entity Clarity<\/strong> and protecting your colony from unauthorized players. Follow the standard GGServers<\/strong> workflow to set up your private community.<\/p>\n

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

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. The dashboard provides all the tools necessary to maintain your server’s security and private access lists.<\/p>\n

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

To ensure the whitelist protocol is properly initialized, click the red Stop<\/strong> button. Modifying access control while the server is active can result in current players being disconnected or a failure in the Digital Consensus<\/strong> regarding who is permitted to join.<\/p>\n

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The server must be offline to activate whitelist security.<\/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 RimWorld 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 the core identity and security rules for your Open World server.<\/p>\n

\"General<\/figure>\n

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

Locate the box labeled Use Whitelist<\/strong>. Set this to Yes<\/strong> (or 1) to enable the restriction. This setting forces the server to check the “Whitelist” file before allowing any connection. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function, recording your security preference instantly.<\/p>\n

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Enable this to only allow specific players from your Whitelist file.<\/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 only accept connections from usernames found in your Whitelist, keeping your colony safe from unwanted intruders.<\/p>\n

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Build a secure, private world for your friends with RimWorld server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our premium hardware ensures that your whitelisted community enjoys a smooth, synchronized survival experience.<\/p>\n

If whitelisted players are still unable to connect, please contact us at our <\/strong>Support Portal<\/a>. We are available 24\/7 to assist with your access lists!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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