How to Change Your Aloft Server Name
How to set the server name displayed in the Aloft server browser and important naming restrictions.
The server name is set via the servername startup parameter. It's what players see in the server browser.
Changing the Name
- Log in to the XGamingServer Panel
- Click Startup in the sidebar
- Find the Server Name field
- Enter your new name
- Restart your server
Naming Rules
- No spaces — use underscores or dashes instead (e.g.,
My_Cool_Server) - No special characters — stick to letters, numbers, underscores, dashes
- The name maps to the
-servername#YourName#launch parameter
📝 Note: Console players (Xbox/PS5) find servers by searching the exact name — make it unique and easy to type.
💡 Tip: The server browser can be slow (15–30 minutes to populate). Share your Friend Code from
ServerRoomCode.txtas a faster way for players to join.
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