---
title: "How to add a Password to Your ARMA Reforger Server"
description: "Information on how to add a password to your ARMA Reforger Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/290-how-to-add-a-password-to-your-arma-reforger-server
collection: "Arma Reforger"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# How to add a Password to Your ARMA Reforger Server

Information on how to add a password to your ARMA Reforger Server

## Summary

Making your Arma Reforger server private ensures that only approved players can join. This is perfect for private matches, role-play sessions, or exclusive communities. You can either add a password or hide your server from the public browser.

## Setting a Server Password

You can quickly add a password to your Arma Reforger server through the ChipHead panel.

1.  Open your ChipHead control panel.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/sZl6rfYiV4RrG2bAG1u3EOG1maqDhYnTp9BjlLpRDsuPRdx5w81AjmZbEC2du4JUxfnKrkjrGUq.png)
    
2.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203500_8890.png)
    
3.  Go to **Startup.**
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203513_3076.webp)
    
4.  Locate the **Server Password** field and enter your desired password.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/Bahv7Ml127VqYQNhm1aCxTC1KXOLmUDww6FrjnjXhSS97cjAqkMoinnuLHLv4hQTKKdCMdPg90U.png)
    
    > **Info:** Make sure to save your settings.
    
5.  **Start/Restart** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203551_8264.webp)
    

## Hiding Your Server from the Browser

You can also keep your server private by removing it from the in-game browser.

1.  Open your ChipHead control panel.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/TlC5AX3dS0vyMO85ZvGe94RDwHiCQrA6hoxLPmJSviZ3vEaf0FnAbq9ALsWvTycmT41yee87mS4.png)
    
2.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203558_5472.png)
    
3.  Go to **Startup.**
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203612_1597.webp)
    
4.  Scroll down and find the **Visible in Server Browser** and toggle this off (if not already).
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/YN0I5OCYEDHi6sxvCLgaw20MF9hWfW1xSNlzTNEeZYu3KpDKdumoK2zN0euuRxcZSJfplCCCCWC.png)
    
    > **Info:** Make sure to save your changes.
    
5.  **Start/Restart** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260612203708_1579.png)
    

> **Success:** Your server will now be private, accessible only to players with the password or direct connection details.