{"id":18209,"date":"2026-01-11T16:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18209"},"modified":"2026-01-11T16:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:47:26","slug":"change-server-password-sunkenland-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-server-password-sunkenland-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Server Password Sunkenland Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Set or Change the Password on Your Sunkenland Server<\/h2>\n<p>Securing your Sunkenland dedicated server with a password is the best way to prevent unauthorized players from joining your world. Whether you want a private session for friends or a restricted community environment, you can easily manage your server&#8217;s access via the GGServers panel. Follow these steps to update your server password.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the GGServers Panel and Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your account at the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Before modifying security settings, you must <strong>Stop<\/strong> your server. This ensures that the new authentication rules are properly initialized when the server starts back up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop the Sunkenland server\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always stop your server before editing security settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation menu, click on <strong>Server Settings<\/strong>. This will open the management sub-sections for your Sunkenland server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Server Settings button\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click the Server Settings button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the General Settings Tab<\/h3>\n<p>Click on the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the primary identity and security configuration fields for your dedicated server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"General Settings menu\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Navigate to the General Settings tab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Update the Server Password<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the box named <strong>Server Password<\/strong>. Enter your desired password here. Please keep the following requirements in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Character Limit:<\/strong> The password length limit is 8 characters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characters:<\/strong> Use standard ASCII characters only. Non-standard symbols may cause verification failures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empty:<\/strong> Leaving this box blank will make the server public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The GGServers panel features an auto-save system, so your new password is saved the moment you finish typing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"237\" class=\"wp-image-18231\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61.png\" alt=\"Entering the Sunkenland server password\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61.png 426w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61-60x33.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-61-100x56.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set your 8-character password here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your Sunkenland server is now protected! Players will be prompted to enter the password when they attempt to join from the in-game browser.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any issues with password verification or server access, please contact us at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Set or Change the Password on Your Sunkenland Server Securing your Sunkenland dedicated server with a password is the best way to prevent unauthorized players from joining your world. 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