# How to Set a Password on Your Aska Server (/docs/aska/server-password)



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Setting a Password [#setting-a-password]

In `server properties.txt`:

```
password = YourPassword
```

Leave blank for a public server:

```
password =
```

Or set it via the **Startup** tab in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/aska/server-settings)
* [How to Join Your Server](/docs/aska/join-server)