# Setting a Password on Your Duckside Server (/docs/duckside/set-a-password)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Setting a password on your Duckside server ensures only players who know the password can connect. This is useful for private servers or playing with friends.

Setting a Server Password [#setting-a-server-password]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Startup Page [#open-the-startup-page]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your server. In the sidebar, go to **Startup**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set the Password [#set-the-password]

    Find the **Server Password** setting and enter your desired password.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart Your Server [#restart-your-server]

    Restart your server to apply the password.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> 📝 **Note:** Make sure to share the password with your friends so they can [connect to your server](/docs/duckside/connect-to-your-server). To remove the password, simply clear the password field and restart.