1 min readUpdated Oct 4, 2026

How To Set A Password On Your Half-Life Deathmatch: Source Server

Here is how to lock your Half-Life Deathmatch: Source server with a password so only players who know it can join.

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
  2. 2
    In the sidebar, go to Settings.
  3. 3
    Under Basic, edit Server Password. Leave it empty to make your server public again.
  4. 4
    Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

Players type password yourpassword in the console before they connect, or enter it when the game asks. See connecting to your server.