# How To Set a Password on Your Myth of Empires Server (/docs/myth-of-empires/set-a-password)



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Setting a password on your Myth of Empires server restricts access to only players who know the password. This is useful for private servers or community groups.

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    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
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    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before making changes.
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    Go to Startup [#3-go-to-startup]

    In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
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    Set the Server Password [#4-set-the-server-password]

    Find the **Server Password** field and enter your desired password.

    > 📝 **Note:** Leave the password field empty to make the server public (no password required to join).
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    Start Your Server [#5-start-your-server]

    Click **Start** to launch your server with password protection enabled.
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    Share the Password [#6-share-the-password]

    Give the password to players you want to allow on your server. They will need to enter it when connecting through the [server browser](/docs/myth-of-empires/connect-to-your-server).
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