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title: How to Set a Password on Your StarRupture Server
description: Learn how to set and reset your StarRupture server password!
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/starrupture/how-to-set-a-password-on-your-starrupture-server"
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published: "2026-01-06T22:30:59.586Z"
updated: "2026-01-07T15:01:41.992Z"
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# How to Set a Password on Your StarRupture Server

Learn how to set and reset your StarRupture server password!

Setting a server password in StarRupture puts you in control of who can access your game. A password keeps your server private, protects your progress, and ensures only invited players can join your world.

## Setting a Server Password

1. Open **StarRupture**.
2. From the main menu, click **Manage Server**.

  ![Dark game menu with options: NEW GAME highlighted in teal; others include JOIN GAME, LOAD GAME, OPTIONS, CREDITS, MANAGE SERVER outlined in red, and QUIT.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/309x343/08587f91b8/gynghasyhl.png/m/)
3. Enter your server’s **numerical IP address**.
4. When prompted with the **Set Password** pop-up, enter your desired server password.

  ![Dark modal UI: title "CONNECT TO SERVER", cyan "SET PASSWORD" label, long gray input bar, and a gray "CONFIRM" button with a right-pointing triangle.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/405x316/7de5a6be6d/starrupturegamesteam-win64-shipping_ne65lhvqfw.png/m/)

  From here, you can choose to start a new game, load an existing save, or update the password if needed.

  **Note: If you do not set a password, your server will be public! **

  ![Futuristic game menu: left panel with New/Load Game; right panel shows Session Name with 'StarRupture' typed and an orange Start Game button.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/793x648/bf9e5423ac/starrupturegamesteam-win64-shipping_8igsxnby7l.png/m/)
5. When you’re ready, click **Start Game** to set your server with the password enabled.

## Reset Your Server Password

1. Navigate to your **StarRupture server control panel** in the Nodecraft dashboard.
2. Stop your **StarRupture** server.
3. On the left side, click **File Manager**.
4. To reset the manage server password, delete the **password.json** file. To reset the join password, delete the **playerpassword.json **file.

  ![Dark server File Manager UI: left navigation; right pane lists folders; Password.json and PlayerPassword.json selected; Delete button highlighted.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1866x752/1d0276ed4e/m0u5jifi0c.png/m/1000x0/smart)
5. Select the file(s) you'd like to reset.
6. Click **Delete**.
7. **Start** your server.
8. If you'd like, you can set another server password using the steps previously.

## Conclusion

With a server password set, your StarRupture server is secured and ready to use. You control access to the server and can update or remove the password at any time, keeping your gameplay organized and uninterrupted.