{"id":17517,"date":"2025-09-16T23:39:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T23:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=17517"},"modified":"2025-09-16T23:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T23:39:04","slug":"how-to-change-server-password","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-change-server-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Server Password"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Setting or changing the server password on your Arma Reforger server is simple with GGServers. Adding a server password restricts access to only players who know the password, providing a private and secure environment for your community or friends. Follow this guide to update your server password step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, open your browser and go to <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com<\/a>. Log in to your account and locate your Arma Reforger server. Before making changes, always <strong>stop your server<\/strong>. Stopping the server ensures that any new settings, including the password, are applied correctly when the server restarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stopping the Arma Reforger server in GGServers panel before changing the server password\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png 121w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, go to the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> section in your control panel. This section allows you to configure all key options for your server, including its name, player limits, and password protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"GGServers server settings menu for Arma Reforger, showing configuration options\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png 274w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-100x21.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the Server Settings menu, open the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This tab contains important options for server behavior and player access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"General settings tab in GGServers control panel for Arma Reforger server configuration\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 172w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down until you find the field labeled <strong>Server Password<\/strong>. This is where you can set or change the password required for players to join your server. Enter your desired password in this box. Make sure to choose a strong password to prevent unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40.png\" alt=\"Server Password field in GGServers Arma Reforger general settings where you can set or change the password\" class=\"wp-image-17518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40.png 404w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-60x27.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-100x45.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you type in your new server password, the GGServers panel will automatically save your changes. There is no need to press a separate save button \u2014 the password will be applied immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, return to your main server dashboard and <strong>start your server<\/strong>. After the server starts, the new password will be active, and only players who know it will be able to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"123\" height=\"62\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-34.png\" alt=\"Starting the Arma Reforger server in GGServers after setting a server password\" class=\"wp-image-17504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-34.png 123w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-34-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-34-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-34-100x50.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it! You\u2019ve successfully set or updated your Arma Reforger server password, securing your server and controlling who can join your gaming sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\">If you run into any issues or need extra assistance, our support team is available <strong>24\/7<\/strong>. Submit a ticket anytime at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a> and we will assist you promptly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting or changing the server password on your Arma Reforger server is simple with GGServers. Adding a server password restricts access to only players who know the password, providing a private and secure environment for your community or friends. 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