{"id":18388,"date":"2026-01-18T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T14:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18388"},"modified":"2026-01-18T14:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T14:00:06","slug":"require-auth-dune-2000-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/require-auth-dune-2000-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Require Auth Dune 2000 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enable or Disable Authentication on Your Dune 2000 Server<\/h2>\n<p>Securing your Dune 2000 server is vital for managing your community and preventing unauthorized access. By enabling the <strong>Require Authentication<\/strong> setting, you ensure that players must be verified before joining your matches on Arrakis. This is especially useful for competitive leagues or private clan servers. In this guide, we will show you how to toggle this security feature using the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>To apply security and authentication changes, you must first stop the server process. Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>, select your Dune 2000 instance, and click the red <strong>Stop<\/strong> button. Wait for the status indicator to confirm the server is offline.<\/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 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\">Ensure the server is stopped before changing security settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu provides access to the high-level configuration tools for your Dune 2000 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\">Open the Server Settings to find your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Within the settings menu, click on the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core identity and connection rules for your server, including the authentication toggle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" style=\"width: 172px; height: auto;\" 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 General Settings to find the Authentication options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Toggle &#8220;Require Authentication&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the box labeled <strong>Require Authentication<\/strong>. Use the switch to enable or disable the requirement. When turned on, only authenticated users will be permitted to connect to your game sessions. The GGServers panel features an auto-save function, so your change is recorded immediately.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"167\" class=\"wp-image-18400\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121.png\" alt=\"Enabling Require Authentication on Dune 2000 server\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121.png 413w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121-60x24.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-121-100x40.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toggle this switch to &#8216;On&#8217; to require player verification.<\/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 Dune 2000 server is now configured with the updated authentication rules, ensuring a more secure environment for your players!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>Dominate the sands with total peace of mind. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/dune2000-server-hosting\">Get your Dune 2000 server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong> and enjoy advanced security features and 24\/7 reliability!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If you encounter connection issues after enabling authentication or need help with player verification, please contact us at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a><strong>. Our team is available 24\/7 to assist you!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Enable or Disable Authentication on Your Dune 2000 Server Securing your Dune 2000 server is vital for managing your community and preventing unauthorized access. By enabling the Require Authentication setting, you ensure that players must be verified before joining your matches on Arrakis. 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