How to Change Your Server's Name on the Garry's Mod Server List

Setting your desired server name is very important—everyone looking on the server list will see your server by the name you set. You can add all sorts of emojis and special characters to it too!

Doing this is very simple and we'll go over it quickly!

Step 1: Navigate to Your server.cfg File

To change the name of your server, you'll need to navigate to:

/garrysmod/cfg/server.cfg

Step 2: Find the Hostname Option

In the server.cfg file, you will see an option that looks like this:

hostname "Server hosted by Physgun.com"

This is the default hostname applied to servers.

Step 3: Set Your Desired Server Name

To set your desired server name, simply type inside the quotes!

Example:

hostname "My Very Epic Server | Candy | Movies | Events"

You can include:

• Custom text
• Emojis 🎮 🎉 ⭐
• Special characters
• Separators like | or •
• Multiple sections or tags

Step 4: Save the File

Make sure to save the server.cfg file after you're done!

Step 5: Apply the Changes

You have two options to refresh the server name:

1. Restart your server (recommended)
2. Type heartbeat in the server console

That's it! Your new server name will now appear on the server list.

Tips for a Great Server Name

• Keep it clear and descriptive
• Include your gamemode or server type
• Add emojis to make it stand out
• Mention key features or events
• Keep it under 60 characters for best visibility

Examples of Good Server Names

hostname "🎮 Epic DarkRP | Custom Jobs | 2x XP"
hostname "⭐ TTT Server | 24/7 | Fast Download"
hostname "🔫 Military RP | Whitelisted | Serious"
hostname "🎪 Sandbox Creative | Build & Chill"

Troubleshooting

If your server name doesn't update:

• Make sure you saved the server.cfg file
• Verify there are no syntax errors (quotes must be properly closed)
• Restart the server instead of using heartbeat
• Check that the file path is correct