{"id":18006,"date":"2025-12-02T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18006"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:15:02","slug":"how-to-change-server-name-ark-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-change-server-name-ark-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Server Name ARK Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Changing your ARK server name is fast and easy<\/strong> using GGServers\u2019 optimized control panel. Your server name is what players see in the server browser, so choosing a clear and unique name is essential. Follow this simple guide to update it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Access the GGServers Control Panel &#038; Stop the Server<\/strong><br>\nGo to <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/<\/a> and stop your ARK server before making changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop ARK Server GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png 121w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stop The Server<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 \u2014 Open Server Settings<\/strong><br>\nOn the left-side navigation menu, click <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> to access all configuration options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Server Settings ARK GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png 274w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-100x21.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Server Settings Button<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Go to General Settings<\/strong><br>\nInside the menu, click <strong>General Settings<\/strong>. This section includes your world, multiplayer, and identity settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"General Settings Menu ARK GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 172w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">General Settings Menu<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4 \u2014 Edit the Server Name Field<\/strong><br>\nFind the field labeled <strong>Server Name<\/strong>. Type in your new server name exactly as you want it to appear in the ARK server browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11.png\" alt=\"ARK Server Name Field GGServers\" class=\"wp-image-18024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11.png 417w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-11-100x43.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5 \u2014 Auto-Save &#038; Restart<\/strong><br>\nThe panel automatically saves your changes. Once the new name is set, simply start your server again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use code <span style=\"color:#e63946;\">KB30<\/span> for 30% OFF<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/ark-server-hosting\" target=\"_blank\">GGServers ARK Hosting<\/a>. Experience high-performance hardware, full mod support, clusters, automatic backups, and the fastest ARK setup in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help? Open a support ticket anytime: <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing your ARK server name is fast and easy using GGServers\u2019 optimized control panel. Your server name is what players see in the server browser, so choosing a clear and unique name is essential. Follow this simple guide to update it safely. 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