# Change Death Penalty on Your Palworld Server (/docs/palworld/death-penalty-setting)



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The `DeathPenalty` setting controls what happens to a player's inventory when they die.

Changing the Death Penalty [#changing-the-death-penalty]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Files**
3. Open `Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini`
4. Find `DeathPenalty` and change it:

```
DeathPenalty=None
```

5. Save and start your server

Options [#options]

| Value              | What Happens                     |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------- |
| `None`             | Keep everything — no penalty     |
| `Item`             | Drop items only (keep equipment) |
| `ItemAndEquipment` | Drop items and equipped gear     |
| `All`              | Drop everything (default)        |

Related Settings [#related-settings]

| Setting                                | Default | Description                                 |
| -------------------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `bCanPickupOtherGuildDeathPenaltyDrop` | `False` | Allow other guilds to loot your death drops |

> 💡 **Tip:** Most casual servers use `None` or `Item`. PvP servers typically keep `All` for higher stakes.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/palworld/server-settings)
* [PvP Settings](/docs/palworld/pvp-settings)
* [Hardcore Mode](/docs/palworld/hardcore-mode)