How to Enable and Configure a Password on Your 7 Days To Die Server

By default, your 7 Days To Die server is open to anyone who has the address. Adding a password is a simple way to keep your world private and make sure only your friends and trusted players can get in. You can set this up in just a few steps from the RiverHosting panel without editing any files by hand.

Before you start

• You will need access to your server on the RiverHosting panel.
• Your server will need to restart for the password change to take effect. Let any active players know before you make the change.
• Make a note of the password you choose. Players will need to enter it every time they join.

1. Open the Server Config page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel.
2. Click on your 7 Days To Die server from the server list.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Server Config.

The Server Config page is a built-in editor for your server's main settings. It lets you change common options without opening or editing any config files manually.

2. Set your server password

1. On the Server Config page, look for the Server Password field. It may appear near the top of the page in the general server settings area.
2. Click the field and type the password you want to use.

3. Once you have typed your password, click Save to store the change.

3. Restart your server to apply the change

1. After saving, go back to the main server page by clicking your server name or the dashboard icon in the left-hand menu.
2. Click Restart to reboot the server.
3. Wait for the server to come back online. This usually takes about a minute.

4. Share the password with your players

Your players will need both your server address and the password to connect. You can find your server's connection details, including the IP address and game port, on the Network page in the left-hand menu.

5. Remove or change the password later

If you want to open the server to the public again, or simply change the password, go back to Server Config and either clear the password field completely or type a new value. Save and restart the server the same way as before.

Troubleshooting

• Players say the password is wrong. Double-check the value saved in Server Config. Copy and paste the password to your players rather than typing it out to avoid typos.
• The password does not seem to be required after saving. Make sure you restarted the server after saving. Changes to Server Config only take effect after a full restart.
• The Server Config page does not show a password field. Make sure your server is running 7 Days To Die and not another game. If the field is missing, contact RiverHosting support for help.
• Players can still join without the password. If players were already connected before the restart, disconnect them and have them reconnect. The password requirement is enforced at the connection stage.

Need help?

If you run into any problems setting up your server password or anything looks different from what is described here, the RiverHosting support team is happy to help.