How to Set a Password on Your Stormworks Server
Learn how to password protect your Stormworks: Build and Rescue dedicated server for private sessions and restricted access.
Setting a server password restricts access to only players who know the password. This is useful for private building sessions, community events, group playthroughs, or any time you want to control who can join your Stormworks server.
Setting Your Server Password
Open the XGamingServer panel
Log in to the XGamingServer panel and select your Stormworks server.
Stop your server
Stop your server before editing the config file.
Navigate to Files
In the sidebar, go to Files.
Open server_config.xml
Find and open server_config.xml in the server root directory.
Set the password
Find the <password> tag and enter your desired password:
<password>YourSecretPassword</password>Save and start
Click Save and start your server.
Players will now be prompted to enter the password when they try to join your server from the server browser or via direct connect.
Setting the Password via Startup Tab
You may also be able to set the password through the Startup tab:
Go to Startup
In the sidebar, click Startup.
Find the Password field
Look for a Server Password field.
Enter your password
Type your desired password.
Save and restart
Save your changes and restart the server.
How Password Protection Works
- Server browser — Your server still appears in the Stormworks server browser, but with a lock icon indicating it requires a password. Players can see the server name and player count, but cannot join without the password.
- Direct connect — Players connecting via IP will also be prompted for the password.
- Sharing the password — Share your server password through Discord, private messages, or your community website. Avoid putting the password in your server name.
Removing the Password
Stop your server
Stop your server from the XGamingServer panel.
Open server_config.xml
Navigate to Files and open server_config.xml.
Clear the password
Remove the text between the password tags, leaving them empty:
<password></password>Save and start
Save the file and start your server.
Your server will now be open to anyone without requiring a password.
When to Use a Password
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Public building server | No password — let anyone join and share creations |
| Friends-only server | Set a password — share only with your group |
| Community event | Set a password — share with registered participants |
| Testing new vehicles | Set a password — keep the server private while testing |
| Rescue scenario night | Set a password — share with your coop group |
💡 Tip: If you're hosting a public server but want to prevent random griefers, consider keeping the server public (no password) but using the in-game admin tools to kick or ban disruptive players. This way your server stays discoverable in the browser while you maintain control.
📝 Note: Stormworks does not have a separate admin password — server administration is handled through in-game commands and the XGamingServer panel. See the configuration guide for more details on server management.
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