--- title: "How to Configure Sandbox Options for Your Abiotic Factor Server" description: "Learn how to adjust key gameplay settings like difficulty, loot, and survival mechanics using the SandboxSettings.ini file." url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/373-how-to-configure-sandbox-options-for-your-abiotic-factor-server collection: "Abiotic Factor" updated: 2026-06-11 language: en --- # How to Configure Sandbox Options for Your Abiotic Factor Server Learn how to adjust key gameplay settings like difficulty, loot, and survival mechanics using the SandboxSettings.ini file. **Customise your Abiotic Factor server’s difficulty, survival mechanics, and gameplay balance by editing sandbox configuration settings.** **Sandbox settings** in **Abiotic Factor** allow server owners to fully control how their world plays. You can adjust elements like enemy difficulty, loot respawns, XP gain, hunger and thirst rates, and more - perfect for tailoring your server to your preferred gameplay style, whether that’s hardcore survival or relaxed exploration. * * * ### Editing Sandbox Settings You can configure your sandbox settings through the **SandboxSettings.ini** file using your **ChipHead Panel**: 1. Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/CAOKoVbFDHy1PaouZbPjNhmt8cEdk3JphWRdcPMZxypymR9BBtsIaWUpPrh1JRRQzXutfFyVBeC.webp) 2. Stop your Server. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611011531_9368.webp) 3. **Download** SandboxSettings.ini [here](https://github.com/DFJacob/AbioticFactorDedicatedServer/blob/main/SandboxSettings.ini). ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/0BqhxkV2QkMPqvHxlCNnZzK9hDigvV9tVelk7oTdxDSolDNEfNoHBn10J5IhulUMYQvOcMjAVHA.png) 4. Click **Files** & Navigate to the directory below: ```javascript AbioticFactor/Saved/SaveGames/Server/Worlds// ``` 5. Upload your downloaded **SandboxSettings.ini** - you can drag and drop or use the upload icon! ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611011601_0665.webp) 6. Open the file and make any desired changes to the available settings. 7. Click ”**Save Content**” 8. Start your server. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260611011625_9036.webp) * * * ### Common Sandbox Settings and Descriptions

Setting	Description	Options / Range
GameDifficulty	Controls overall game difficulty, affecting enemy count, aggression, and combat behaviour.	1 = Normal, 2 = Hard, 3 = Apocalyptic
LootRespawnEnabled	Enables or disables item respawns (furniture excluded).	True / False
PowerSocketsOffAtNight	Determines if power sockets turn off at night.	True / False
DayNightCycleState	Adjusts or disables the day/night cycle.	0 = Normal, 1 = Always Day, 2 = Always Night
DayNightCycleSpeedMultiplier	Controls how fast time passes.	0.1 – 3.0
SinkRefillRate	Changes how quickly sinks refill.	0 – 10.0
FoodSpoilSpeedMultiplier	Adjusts how quickly food spoils.	0.0 – 2.0
RefrigerationEffectivenessMultiplier	Affects how efficient fridges and coolers are.	0.0 – 2.0
StorageByTag	If false, containers accept all item types.	True / False
StructuralSupportLimit	Limits how much furniture or deployables can be stacked.	Numeric value
EnemySpawnRate	Controls how frequently enemies respawn.	0.5 – 3.0
EnemyHealthMultiplier	Adjusts enemy health.	0.75 – 3.0
EnemyPlayerDamageMultiplier	Adjusts how much damage enemies deal to players.	0.25 – 3.0
EnemyDeployableDamageMultiplier	Adjusts how much damage enemies deal to structures.	0.1 – 5.0
DetectionSpeedMultiplier	Changes how fast enemies detect players.	0.1 – 3.0
DamageToAlliesMultiplier	Adjusts player vs player (friendly fire) damage.	0.0 – 3.0
HungerSpeedMultiplier	Controls how quickly hunger increases.	0.0 – 2.0
ThirstSpeedMultiplier	Controls how quickly thirst increases.	0.0 – 2.0
FatigueSpeedMultiplier	Controls how quickly fatigue builds up.	0.0 – 2.0
ContinenceSpeedMultiplier	Adjusts how quickly continence drains.	0.0 – 2.0
PlayerXPGainMultiplier	Changes how fast players earn XP.	0.0 – 3.0
ItemStackSizeMultiplier	Increases how many items can stack in one slot.	1.0 – 30.0
ItemWeightMultiplier	Changes item weight.	0.0 – 5.0
ItemDurabilityMultiplier	Adjusts item durability.	0.1 – 10.0
DurabilityLossOnDeathMultiplier	Determines how much durability is lost on death.	0.0 – 1.0
ShowDeathMessages	Displays or hides player death notifications.	True / False
AllowRecipeSharing	Enables or disables recipe sharing between players.	True / False
AllowPagers	Allows or disables pager functionality.	True / False
AllowTransmog	Enables or disables armor transmog options.	True / False
DisableResearchMinigame	Turns off the research minigame and unlocks recipes automatically.	True / False
DeathPenalties	Determines what players lose when they die.	0 = Keep All, 1 = Keep Equipped & Hotbar, 2 = Keep Hotbar, 3 = Keep Equipped, 4 = Lose All, 5 = Destroy All

* * * > **Success:** **All done!** > You’ve successfully customised your **Abiotic Factor** sandbox settings. Whether you want a brutal survival challenge or a creative, casual world, these options let you shape your **ChipHead** server exactly how you want it.