{"id":18159,"date":"2026-01-09T16:41:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18159"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:41:27","slug":"change-server-name-squad-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-server-name-squad-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Server Name Squad Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Your Squad Server Name<\/h2>\n<p>Your server name is the first thing players see in the Squad server browser. A unique and descriptive name helps your community find you and can attract new players to your matches. Whether you are rebranding your community or just adding a temporary event title, changing your server name via the GGServers panel is quick and easy. Follow these steps to update your server&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the GGServers Panel and Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Before making any configuration changes, you must <strong>Stop<\/strong> your server. This ensures the new name is correctly saved into the server&#8217;s startup files and will be broadcasted to the master server list upon the next boot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop the Squad server in the dashboard\" 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\">Ensure the server is stopped before editing.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button. This will expand the various configuration tabs for your Squad instance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Finding Server Settings in the sidebar\" 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\">Click the Server Settings button.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n<p>From the submenu, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core variables for your server, including identity and network settings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Accessing the General Settings tab\" 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\">Navigate to General Settings.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Update the Server Name<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the box labeled <strong>Server Name<\/strong>. Delete the current name and type in your new desired title. The GGServers panel features an auto-save system, so your new name is saved instantly as you type.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"168\" class=\"wp-image-18176\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38.png\" alt=\"Editing the Squad Server Name field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38.png 408w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-38-100x41.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enter your new Squad server name here.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve entered the name, return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your Squad server will now appear in the server browser with its updated name!<\/p>\n<p>If you need further assistance or your name isn&#8217;t updating correctly in-game, please contact our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Your Squad Server Name Your server name is the first thing players see in the Squad server browser. A unique and descriptive name helps your community find you and can attract new players to your matches. 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