# How to Change Your Avorion Server Name (/docs/avorion/rename-server)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

In `server.ini` under `[Administration]`:

```ini
name = My Avorion Server
description = A friendly space sandbox!
```

Or use the `--server-name` startup parameter.

Restart your server after changing.

Message of the Day [#message-of-the-day]

In `server.ini` under `[Game]`:

```ini
motd = Welcome to our server! Rules: no griefing.
```

This message is shown to players when they join.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/avorion/server-config)