Changing the Hostname on Your CS:S Server

Change your Counter-Strike Source dedicated server hostname to customize what players see in the server browser.

Your server name (also called a hostname) is what players see in the server browser. Here is how to change it on your Counter-Strike Source server.

Changing Your CS:S Server Name

Open the Startup Page

Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your server. In the sidebar, go to Startup.

Update the Server Name

Find the Server Name setting and enter your desired server name.

Restart Your Server

Restart your server to apply the new name.

📝 Note: This setting will override anything you have manually set inside of server.cfg.

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