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title: "Adding A Password To Your Don't Starve Together Server"
description: "Learn how to add a password to your Don't Starve Together server hosted with Nodecraft!"
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/dont-starve-together/adding-a-password-to-your-dont-starve-together-server"
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published: "2021-07-09T20:00:00.000Z"
updated: "2021-07-09T20:54:00.000Z"
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# Adding A Password To Your Don't Starve Together Server

Learn how to add a password to your Don't Starve Together server hosted with Nodecraft!

This article with show you how you can add a password to your Don't Starve Together server.

## Add via Nodecraft Pro

On the "Game Settings" page of your control panel, add a password you'd like to use in the "Server Password" text box field.

![A view of a Don't Starve Together's Nodecraft Pro panel showcasing the Server Password field](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1046x758/2080179837/password-panel.png/m/1000x0/smart)

Remember to **Save** your changes and **Restart** your server!

## `Add via Cluster.ini` File

If you don't have access to Nodecraft Pro, you'll need to add your password to the `cluster.ini` file. This file is located in `/.klei/DoNotStarveTogether/MyDediServer`.
Under the `[Network]` header in this file, you'll add your password into the `cluster_password=    `.

![A view of the cluster.ini file with the password setting highlighted for Don't Starve Together within Nodecraft Pro](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1896x662/41730bbdda/password-file.png/m/1000x0/smart)

**Save** your changes and give your server a good **Restart** and your server will be password protected!