# How to Configure Building Decay on Your Conan Exiles Server (/docs/conan-exiles/decay-settings)



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The decay system automatically removes abandoned buildings to keep the world clean.

How It Works [#how-it-works]

1. Buildings have a decay timer that resets when a clan member is nearby
2. If no clan member visits, the timer counts down
3. When expired, the building becomes **"abandoned"** — any player can demolish it
4. Eventually, fully decayed buildings auto-remove
5. Larger structures have longer timers than small ones

Decay Settings [#decay-settings]

In `ServerSettings.ini`:

| Setting                       | Default | Description                    |
| ----------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------ |
| `DisableBuildingAbandonment`  | `False` | `True` = buildings never decay |
| `BuildingDecayTimeMultiplier` | `1.0`   | Higher = slower decay          |

Disabling Decay Entirely [#disabling-decay-entirely]

```ini
DisableBuildingAbandonment=True
```

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Disabling decay on public servers causes world bloat as abandoned structures accumulate. Only disable on small private servers.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/conan-exiles/server-config)
* [Purge Settings](/docs/conan-exiles/purge-settings)