Does the whitelist accept a player name?
Not in the native TShock list. You allow the IP address. A third-party plugin can change that, but the panel default is IP.
How to let only people you approve into Terraria (TShock)
How to turn on EnableWhitelist in TShock and allow IPs in the RoxyCloud panel Console. The native list is by IP address.
Does the whitelist accept a player name?
Not in the native TShock list. You allow the IP address. A third-party plugin can change that, but the panel default is IP.
Do I need TShock mode?
Yes. Vanilla Terraria has no whitelist. On RoxyCloud plans use the TShock engine. If you only want a closed door, the config.txt password already works for many groups.
Where do I see my friend's IP?
When someone tries to join without being on the list, the Console usually shows the IP of the attempt. You can also ask for their public IP if you prefer to add it first.
Frequently asked questions: How to let only people you approve into Terraria (TShock)
Do I need TShock mode?
Yes. Vanilla Terraria has no whitelist. On RoxyCloud plans use the TShock engine. If you only want a closed door, the config.txt password already works for many groups.
Where do I see my friend's IP?
When someone tries to join without being on the list, the Console usually shows the IP of the attempt. You can also ask for their public IP if you prefer to add it first.