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If your Valheim server password isn’t working, check the rules first: it must be at least 5 characters and must not be part of the world name; Valheim also rejects a password that is part of the server name. Players must type it exactly as saved. Change it in Valheim settings under VALHEIM in the Game Panel, click Review and save and restart the server.

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Valheim password rules

Valheim settings checks the world name and length for you before you save. Keep the password different from the server name as well.

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How to change your Valheim server password

1

Open Valheim settings

Open your server in the Game Panel and click Valheim settings under VALHEIM.
2

Enter a new password

Type the new Password. Click the eye icon to check what you typed.
3

Review and save

Click Review and save. If the Will it start? card shows a problem with the password, fix it first.
4

Restart the server

Restart the server so it uses the new password.

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Fixes for “incorrect password”

  1. Type it exactly. Retype the password by hand instead of pasting it, so no extra space is copied, and match any capitals.
  2. Restart after a change. The server only uses a new password after a restart.
  3. Check the server you are joining. Compare the address with the Join IP in the panel.
  4. Check the whitelist. If the Allowed tab on Admins and bans has entries, only those players can join, even with the right password. See whitelist players.
  5. Check bans. Players on the Banned tab can’t join.

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I run a Valheim server without a password?

Keep a password. The panel’s Will it start? card shows what the server needs before it can start.

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Why won’t my server start after I changed the password?

The password probably breaks a rule, such as being shorter than 5 characters or part of the world or server name. Check the Will it start? card and the console.

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Does crossplay change how the password works?

No. Players on every platform enter the same password. See crossplay.

Valheim server guide

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Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (Valheim dedicated server with BepInEx). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026