{"id":1788,"date":"2026-09-15T23:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1788"},"modified":"2026-09-15T23:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:18:40","password":"","slug":"how-to-change-the-valheim-server-password","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/guides\/valheim-guides\/how-to-change-the-valheim-server-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the Valheim Server Password"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the password of a Valheim server is useful when you want to give new players access, remove access from previous players, or improve the security of your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Valheim dedicated server uses a password to prevent unauthorized players from joining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to change the password of a Valheim server by editing the server startup configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is written for <strong>Valheim dedicated servers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Valheim Server Password?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The server password is required when players attempt to join your Valheim server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>MySecretPassword<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The password is separate from the server name and world name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-name \"My Valheim Server\"\n-world \"MyWorld\"\n-password \"MySecretPassword\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the password does not change your world or player progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important: Choose a Secure Password<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a password that is difficult for other people to guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid passwords such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>12345<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>valheim<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a longer password containing a mixture of letters and numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>VikingWorld2026<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not share your server password publicly if you want to keep the server private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change the Valheim Server Password<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Stop Your Valheim Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop the Valheim server completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not change the server password while the server is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open Your Server Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the <strong>File Manager<\/strong> in your Game Panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the startup configuration used by your Valheim server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your setup, this may be a startup script or a startup configuration provided by your Game Panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Find the -password Setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-password<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may look similar to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-password \"OldPassword\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Enter Your New Password<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace the existing password with your new password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-password \"MyNewPassword2026\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the quotation marks if your password contains characters or spaces that require them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Save the Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save your changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the configuration has finished saving before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Start Your Valheim Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start the Valheim server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new password will be required when players connect to the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Give the New Password to Your Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players who already know the old password will need the new password to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only share the new password with players you want to allow onto your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Valheim Password Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valheim requires the server password to meet certain requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The password must be at least 5 characters long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The password also cannot contain the server name or world name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if your server is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-name \"My Valheim Server\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">avoid using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>My Valheim Server<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as the password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a different password instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing the Password Does Not Change Your World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-password<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">only changes the password required to join the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your world seed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Player progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your existing world will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a Password That Is Too Short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your password is at least 5 characters long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Server Name as the Password<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your password cannot contain the server name or world name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forgetting to Restart the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new password needs to be loaded by the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop and start the server after changing the configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Your Password Publicly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid posting your server password in public places if the server is intended for private players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forgetting to Update Your Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players using the old password will not be able to join after you change it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing the password of a Valheim server is useful when you want to give new players access, remove access from previous players, or improve the security of your server. 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