{"id":18419,"date":"2026-01-18T16:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18419"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:31:00","slug":"change-server-player-name-openrct2-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-server-player-name-openrct2-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Server Player Name OpenRCT2 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Change the Server Player Name on Your OpenRCT2 Server<\/h2>\n

In OpenRCT2, the server itself occupies a slot in the player list. By default, this might be a generic name, but you can customize the Server Player Name<\/strong> to match your brand or the theme of your park. This is the name that other players will see next to the server entry when they check the in-game player list. Follow the steps below to update this name via the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your OpenRCT2 server. This dashboard is where you manage all identity settings for your multiplayer sessions.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n

To ensure the new player name is correctly applied to the server’s internal configuration, you must first stop the server. Click the red Stop<\/strong> button on the main console. Wait for the status indicator to show “Offline” before moving to the settings menu.<\/p>\n

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Stopping the server is required to update player-related metadata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n

On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu contains the primary configuration categories for your OpenRCT2 instance.<\/p>\n

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Open the Server Settings menu to access your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n

In the Server Settings area, select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section manages the core identity settings for your server, including its appearance in the player list.<\/p>\n

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Go to General Settings to find the Server Player Name field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 5: Change the “Server Player Name” Setting<\/h3>\n

Locate the box labeled Server Player Name<\/strong>. Enter the name you want the server to use in the player list. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function, so your new player name will be updated as soon as you finish typing in the box.<\/p>\n

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Type the name you want the server to display in the player list here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 6: That is it!<\/h3>\n

You have updated the server’s player identity! Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your OpenRCT2 server will now appear with its custom name in the in-game player list.<\/p>\n

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Create a unique presence for your server with OpenRCT2 server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our powerful panel makes it easy to customize every aspect of your theme park community!<\/p>\n

If you have questions about player permissions or need help with other identity settings, please contact us at <\/strong>GGServers Support<\/a>. Our team is available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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