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# How to Change Soulmask Server Settings - Complete Configuration Guide

> Comprehensive guide to modifying Soulmask server settings through admin privileges. Learn how to set admin passwords, access in-game configuration, and customize gameplay parameters for your tribe-building server.

# How to Change Soulmask Server Settings

Customizing your Soulmask server settings allows you to create the perfect tribe-building experience for your community. This guide covers the complete process of gaining admin privileges and accessing the in-game configuration system to modify gameplay parameters, difficulty settings, and server rules.

1. Open the **Startup** tab on the [game control panel](https://game.berrybyte.net)

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/berrybyte/t_WJYAt4G0Jjrr4e/images/panel/startup-lime.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t_WJYAt4G0Jjrr4e&q=85&s=2d60398b35ba9ce563865fe8ddfd22d5" width="594" height="726" data-path="images/panel/startup-lime.png" />
</Frame>

2. Set an admin password in the highlighted field
   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/berrybyte/t_WJYAt4G0Jjrr4e/images/games/soulmask/soulmask-admin-pw.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t_WJYAt4G0Jjrr4e&q=85&s=44ecda6241791bb1ae02111e902cf005" width="1772" height="644" data-path="images/games/soulmask/soulmask-admin-pw.png" />
   </Frame>
3. To open the console, press the `~` key in-game.
4. Type `gm key <yourPassword>`
5. The next screen will prompt for your admin password again, and press **Become the Admin**
6. Once all done, you can change the server settings as you like!

## Common Issues

* **Admin password not working**: Password may contain special characters or incorrect format
  * **Solution**: Use alphanumeric passwords without spaces or special characters

* **Console not opening with \~ key**: Different keyboard layout or key binding conflict
  * **Solution**: Try alternative console keys or check game key bindings in settings

* **"Become the Admin" button not appearing**: Admin password not properly set or server restart needed
  * **Solution**: Verify admin password is saved and restart server if necessary

* **Settings changes not saving**: Admin privileges not properly activated
  * **Solution**: Re-authenticate as admin and ensure you have proper permissions

## Related Guides

* [Ban and Unban Players](/games/soulmask/banning-and-unbanning-players) - Manage player access
* [Update Server](/games/soulmask/update-server) - Keep server version current
* [Server Backups](/panel/backups) - Backup before making configuration changes
* [Palworld Server Configuration](/games/palworld/configure-server-settings) - Cross-game configuration guide
* [V Rising Server Configuration](/games/vrising/configure-server-settings) - Similar admin-based configuration