How to Password Protect a Satisfactory Server

Overview

Satisfactory multiplayer is at its best when everyone is building toward the same massive factory dream. Sometimes, though, that dream does not need random visitors walking in and reorganizing the conveyor belt spaghetti.

Adding a server password makes your Satisfactory server private. Only players who know the password can authenticate and join, which is useful for solo play, a small friend group, or any server where access should stay limited.

Set the Server Password

• Open Satisfactory, then go to the Server Manager menu.

• Select your server from the list, then open the Server Settings tab.

• Find Player password protection, then choose Change Password.

• Enter the password you want to use, then type it again in the confirmation field.

• Select Confirm to save the client password.

• Restart the server from the HolyHosting control panel so the new password takes effect.

Join With the Password

• Launch Satisfactory and return to Server Manager.

• Select your server. If password protection is active, Satisfactory will show an authentication message.

• Press Authenticate to open the password prompt.

• Type the server password, then select Confirm.

• Once authentication succeeds, the server status will become visible and you can join normally.

Common Problems

The Confirm button does not work when setting a password

This usually means the two password fields do not match. Retype the confirmation password carefully. If it still fails, clear both fields and enter the password again from the start. Once both entries match exactly, Satisfactory will allow you to confirm the change.

The server is not asking for a password

The password may not have saved correctly, or the server may still need a restart. Go back to Server Settings and confirm that player password protection is enabled with the password you want. After that, restart the server from your control panel. When the server finishes loading again, players should be asked to authenticate before joining.

Helpful Links

• Satisfactory on Steam
• HolyHosting server control panel