How to Set a Password on Your Operation: Harsh Doorstop Server
Learn how to password protect your Operation: Harsh Doorstop server for private sessions, clan events, and restricted access.
Setting a server password restricts access to only players who know the password. This is useful for private sessions, clan practices, organized events, or any situation where you want to control exactly who can join your Operation: Harsh Doorstop server.
Setting Your Server Password
Open the XGamingServer panel
Log in to the XGamingServer panel and stop your Operation: Harsh Doorstop server.
Go to Startup
In the sidebar, click Startup.
Enter your password
Find the Server Password field and enter your desired password.
Restart your server
Start your server for the password to take effect.
Players will now be prompted to enter the password when they try to join your server from the server browser or via direct connect.
How Password Protection Works
- Server browser — Your server still appears in the server browser, but with a lock icon indicating it requires a password. Players can see your server name, player count, and map, but can't join without the password.
- Direct connect — Players connecting via Steam's server browser or game URI will also be prompted for the password before joining.
- Sharing the password — Share your server password with your group through Discord, your community website, or private messages. Avoid putting the password in your server name — that defeats the purpose.
Removing the Password
Stop your server
Stop your server from the panel.
Clear the password
Go to Startup and clear the Server Password field (leave it completely empty).
Restart your server
Start your server. It will now be open to anyone without requiring a password.
Server Password vs. RCON Password
Operation: Harsh Doorstop has two separate passwords that control different things:
| Password | Purpose | Set In |
|---|---|---|
| Server Password | Controls who can join the server | Startup → Server Password |
| RCON Password | Controls who can remotely administer the server via RCON | Startup → RCON Password |
These are completely independent — you can have one, both, or neither. Setting a server password doesn't affect RCON access, and vice versa.
📝 Note: The RCON password is used with remote administration tools like RCON clients to manage the server externally. It is separate from in-game admin access.
💡 Tip: For organized events like scrimmages or training sessions, set the server password before the event and share it with participants. Change it afterward to prevent uninvited players from joining during your next session.
If you get stuck at any time, you can join our Discord.
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