Palworld uses technology IDs to identify unlockable technologies and certain item-related settings in the server configuration. In this guide, you will learn how to disable specific technologies by editing the DenyTechnologyList setting in your ZAP-Hosting Palworld server configuration.
Technology IDs are internal identifiers used by Palworld for unlockable technology entries. On dedicated servers, these IDs can be used in certain configuration options to control gameplay behavior.
The most important setting in this context is DenyTechnologyList, which lets you block selected technologies on your server.
The following table shows the relevant configuration key covered in this guide:
| Config Key | Purpose | Value Format |
|---|---|---|
DenyTechnologyList | Disables specific technologies on the server | Comma-separated list of technology ID strings |
The following IDs are commonly referenced examples:
| Technology ID | Example Meaning |
|---|---|
GrapplingGun | Grappling hook |
GrapplingGun2 | Higher-level grappling hook |
SkillUnlock_JetDragon | Jet Dragon unlock code |
SkillUnlock_IceHorse | Frostallion unlock code |
PALBOX | Palbox-related technology |
RepairBench | Repair bench |
AIcore | AI core |
Use exact ID values Technology IDs are case-sensitive strings. If you enter an incorrect ID, Palworld may ignore it and the technology will not be disabled as intended.
Now you can specify which technologies should be blocked on your server.
DenyTechnologyList uses a comma-separated list of technology IDs.
Example:
DenyTechnologyList=GrapplingGun,GrapplingGun2,SkillUnlock_JetDragon
Each entry must be a valid Palworld technology ID. Do not add descriptions, spaces within the ID, or unsupported characters.
If the setting already exists, replace the current value with your desired list.
If the setting does not exist yet, add it in the appropriate server settings section in PalWorldSettings.ini.
Example:
DenyTechnologyList=GrapplingGun,GrapplingGun2,GrapplingGun3,SkillUnlock_JetDragon,PALBOX,RepairBench
This example disables multiple technologies by their IDs.
| Example Entry | Result |
|---|---|
DenyTechnologyList=GrapplingGun | Disables only the basic grappling hook technology |
DenyTechnologyList=GrapplingGun,GrapplingGun2 | Disables multiple grappling hook technology levels |
DenyTechnologyList=SkillUnlock_JetDragon,SkillUnlock_IceHorse | Disables selected special unlock technologies |
Related item ID usage
Some Palworld item-related settings also use ID-based values. For example, according to third-party references, AdditionalDropItemWhenPlayerKillingInPvPMode can use Palworld ID values for PvP item drops. However, this guide focuses specifically on DenyTechnologyList.
After the restart, you should check whether the configuration works as intended.
You can verify the result by checking if the selected technologies are still available in the game.
Use the following checklist:
| Checkpoints | Expected Result |
|---|---|
| Server restarted successfully | Server is back online normally |
PalWorldSettings.ini saved correctly | Your DenyTechnologyList entry is still present |
| Disabled technology tested in-game | The selected technology is no longer available as expected |
If the technologies remain available, check the following:
| Possible Cause | What to check |
|---|---|
| Invalid ID | Make sure the technology ID exactly matches the current game version |
| Formatting error | Ensure the list is comma-separated and contains only pure ID strings |
| File not saved | Reopen PalWorldSettings.ini and confirm the value is still there |
| Server not restarted | Restart the server again after saving changes |
Game updates can change IDs Palworld receives ongoing updates, and technology information can change. If a previously valid ID no longer works, compare it with a current and reliable reference before troubleshooting further.
Preferred source on Google
