{"id":18886,"date":"2026-05-11T21:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18886"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:53:13","slug":"change-humanitz-server-password","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-humanitz-server-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Humanitz Server password"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Your HumanitZ Server Password<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want to host a private session for friends or protect your community from unwanted visitors, setting a password is the best way to secure your HumanitZ server. By adding a password requirement, only players with the correct credentials can join the fray. This guide will show you how to set or change your server password using the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Stop Your HumanitZ Server<\/h3>\n<p>Modifying security credentials requires a full reload of the server&#8217;s configuration files. Access your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>, select your HumanitZ instance, and click the <strong>Stop<\/strong> button. Wait for the status to switch to &#8220;Offline&#8221; before proceeding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop the HumanitZ server\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always stop your server before updating security or access settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Once the server is offline, navigate to the sidebar on the left side of the panel. Click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button to access the primary configuration hub for your instance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Navigating to Server Settings\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click Server Settings to view the available configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the General Settings Tab<\/h3>\n<p>In the Server Settings menu, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core parameters for your server, including access control and password management.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Opening General Settings\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select General Settings to locate the password configuration field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Update the Server Password<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the field labeled <strong>Server Password<\/strong>. Enter your desired password into the text box. If you wish to make the server public again, simply clear the field. The GGServers panel saves your changes automatically, so you can move on as soon as you have finished typing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Change HumanitZ Server Password\" class=\"wp-image-18920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2.png 408w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-100x41.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enter your password in the Server Password field to secure your instance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Go back to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your HumanitZ server will now boot with the new password active. Ensure you share the credentials with your players so they can successfully join through the in-game prompt!<\/p>\n<p>Security is key to building a great community. To keep your private sessions running smoothly without lag, host your world with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/humanitz-server-hosting\">GGServers HumanitZ Server Hosting<\/a><\/strong>. Our premium hardware ensures a seamless experience for you and your trusted survivors!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If players are unable to join with the correct password or you need help with other access settings, 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 Change Your HumanitZ Server Password Whether you want to host a private session for friends or protect your community from unwanted visitors, setting a password is the best way to secure your HumanitZ server. 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