---
title: "Secure Your ARK Server: How to Set a Server Password"
description: "Information on how to set an ARK Server Password"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/139-secure-your-ark-server-how-to-set-a-server-password
collection: "Ark Survival Evolved"
updated: 2026-06-08
language: en
---

# Secure Your ARK Server: How to Set a Server Password

Information on how to set an ARK Server Password

## Summary

Adding a password to your ARK: Survival Evolved server ensures that only players who know the password can join. By default, all ChipHead servers are open to anyone, but setting a password allows you to keep your world private and secure.

### Step 1: Stop Your Server

Log in to your ChipHead Panel and Stop your server before making any changes.

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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2.  **Stop your server**.
    
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### Step 2: Find Sever Password Field

1.  In the ChipHead Panel, navigate to **Configuration** \> **Game Config** \> **Startup**.
    
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### Step 3: Set the Server Password

1.  Enter desired password in field “Sever Password”.
    
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> **Info:** Your desired password should automatically save once entered. Now move to Restart your sever to take effect.

### Step 4: Restart Your Server

1.  Start/Restart your server.
    
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> **Info:** Once the server is running, all players will be prompted to enter your chosen password before joining — ensuring only approved players can access your world.