---
title: "Updating or Setting a Password for Your Abiotic Factor Server"
description: "Learn how to change or set a server password to control who can join your Abiotic Factor server."
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/376-updating-or-setting-a-password-for-your-abiotic-factor-server
collection: "Abiotic Factor"
updated: 2026-06-11
language: en
---

# Updating or Setting a Password for Your Abiotic Factor Server

Learn how to change or set a server password to control who can join your Abiotic Factor server.

**Secure your server by setting or updating a password so only authorised players can join.**

Setting a password on your **Abiotic Factor** server helps you control who can access your world, keeping it private for friends or restricted to your community. Follow the steps below to update or add a password using your **ChipHead Panel**.

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### Changing Your Server Password

You can easily update your server password through the configuration editor:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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2.  Navigate to **“Startup”.**
    
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3.  Find the **Server Password** field.
    
4.  Enter your desired password.
    
5.  Start your server.
    
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Once your server restarts, players will be required to enter the new password before joining.

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> **Success:** **All done!**
> Your **Abiotic Factor** server is now password-protected, ensuring only trusted players can connect and play on your **ChipHead** server.