# How to Configure the Purge on Your Conan Exiles Server (/docs/conan-exiles/purge-settings)



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The Purge is a PvE raid event where waves of NPCs attack player bases. The enemy type depends on the biome where you built.

Purge Settings [#purge-settings]

In `ServerSettings.ini`:

| Setting                            | Default | Description                                                              |
| ---------------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `EnablePurge`                      | `True`  | Enable/disable purge events                                              |
| `PurgeLevel`                       | `6`     | Difficulty 1–6 (higher = harder waves)                                   |
| `PurgePrepareTime`                 | varies  | Warning time before purge starts (seconds)                               |
| `PurgeDuration`                    | varies  | Max length of a purge event (seconds)                                    |
| `MinimumNumberOfOnlinePlayers`     | `0`     | Min players online for purge to trigger. **0 = offline purges enabled.** |
| `PurgeMeterTriggerValue`           | varies  | Activity threshold to trigger a purge                                    |
| `PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier` | `1.0`   | Damage purge NPCs deal to structures                                     |
| `AllowBuilding`                    | `True`  | Allow construction during purge                                          |

Disabling the Purge [#disabling-the-purge]

```ini
EnablePurge=False
```

Disabling Offline Purges [#disabling-offline-purges]

Set a minimum player count — purges only trigger when enough clan members are online:

```ini
MinimumNumberOfOnlinePlayers=1
```

> 💡 **Tip:** Many private PvE servers set `MinimumNumberOfOnlinePlayers=1` to prevent bases being destroyed while players are offline.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/conan-exiles/server-config)
* [Building Decay](/docs/conan-exiles/decay-settings)