{"id":18417,"date":"2026-01-18T16:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18417"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:29:26","slug":"change-server-name-openrct2-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-server-name-openrct2-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Server Name OpenRCT2 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change the Server Name on Your OpenRCT2 Server<\/h2>\n<p>Your server name is the first thing potential players see when browsing the master list. A unique and descriptive name helps your park stand out and tells players exactly what kind of experience to expect, whether it&#8217;s a &#8220;Free Build&#8221; zone or a &#8220;Hardcore Scenarios&#8221; challenge. On the GGServers panel, updating your server&#8217;s identity is quick and easy. Follow the steps below to change your server name.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your OpenRCT2 server. This dashboard is where you manage your server&#8217;s public identity and branding.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure the new name is correctly broadcasted to the master server list, you must first stop the server. Click the red <strong>Stop<\/strong> button on the main console. Wait for the status to show as &#8220;Offline&#8221; before proceeding to the settings menu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop The Server\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always stop the server before changing its public name.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button. This area contains all the core technical configurations for your OpenRCT2 instance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><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 Button\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open the Server Settings menu to access your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n<p>In the Server Settings menu, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section manages the fundamental information for your server, including its display name and connection rules.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><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\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" style=\"width:172px;height:auto\" 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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go to General Settings to find the Server Name field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Change the &#8220;Server Name&#8221; Setting<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the box labeled <strong>Server Name<\/strong>. Enter the new name you want to appear in the OpenRCT2 server list. The GGServers panel features an <strong>automatic save<\/strong> function, so your new name will be stored as soon as you finish typing in the box.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133.png\" alt=\"Change Server Name in OpenRCT2\" class=\"wp-image-18438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133.png 419w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133-60x24.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-133-100x40.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Type your desired server name in this box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: That is it!<\/h3>\n<p>Your server&#8217;s identity has been updated! Return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your OpenRCT2 server will now appear with its new name in the game&#8217;s multiplayer browser.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p>Build a brand for your theme park with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/openrct2-server-hosting\">OpenRCT2 server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our high-performance hardware and easy-to-use panel give you all the tools to manage a successful community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If your new name isn&#8217;t showing up on the master list or you need help with special characters, please contact us at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a><strong>. Our team is available 24\/7 to assist you!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change the Server Name on Your OpenRCT2 Server Your server name is the first thing potential players see when browsing the master list. 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