---
title: "How to change your Terraria server password"
description: "Information on how to change your Terraria server password"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/169-how-to-change-your-terraria-server-password
collection: "Terraria"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# How to change your Terraria server password

Information on how to change your Terraria server password

## Summary

By default, Terraria servers are open to the public, meaning anyone with your IP address can join. Adding a password helps protect your world from unwanted visitors and keeps your server secure from griefing.

## Changing Your Terraria Server Password

1.  Log in to your Control Panel and stop the server.
    
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2.  Navigate **Startup**.
    
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3.  Scroll down to the **Password** field and enter your desired password.
    
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    > **Info:** Once your desired password has been entered in the **Password** field, it will automatically be saved to your server.
    
4.  Restart your server.
    
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> **Success:** After restarting, your new password will be required for anyone trying to join your Terraria server.