# How to Change Your Killing Floor 2 Server Name (/docs/killing-floor-2/change-server-name)



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The server name is what players see when browsing for Killing Floor 2 servers. A clear, descriptive name helps players find your server and understand what kind of experience to expect before joining.

Changing Your Server Name [#changing-your-server-name]

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    Open the XGamingServer panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop your Killing Floor 2 server.
  </div>

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    Navigate to the config file [#2-navigate-to-the-config-file]

    In the sidebar, go to `Files` and navigate to `KFGame` > `Config`. Open `PCServer-KFGame.ini`.
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    Find the ServerName setting [#3-find-the-servername-setting]

    Look for the `[Engine.GameReplicationInfo]` section and edit the `ServerName` value:

    ```ini
    [Engine.GameReplicationInfo]
    ServerName=My Killing Floor 2 Server
    ShortName=MyKF2
    ```

    The `ServerName` is the full name shown in the server browser. The `ShortName` is an abbreviated version used in certain UI elements.
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    Save and restart [#4-save-and-restart]

    Click **Save** and start your server.
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Changing the Name via WebAdmin [#changing-the-name-via-webadmin]

If you have [WebAdmin](/docs/killing-floor-2/adding-admins) enabled, you can also change the server name without editing config files:

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  <div className="fd-step">
    Open WebAdmin [#1-open-webadmin]

    Go to `http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8080` and log in.
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    Navigate to Settings [#2-navigate-to-settings]

    Find the server settings section.
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    Update the server name [#3-update-the-server-name]

    Change the server name field and apply.

    > 📝 **Note:** Changes made through WebAdmin may be overwritten by the config file on the next server restart. For a permanent name change, always update `PCServer-KFGame.ini`.
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Server Naming Tips [#server-naming-tips]

A well-named server attracts the right players:

* **Include the game mode** — Players filter by mode, so `Survival | Long` or `Endless Mode` is more useful than just `My Server`
* **Add your region** — Players look for low-ping servers, so `[US East]` or `[EU]` helps them choose
* **Mention the difficulty** — `[Suicidal]` or `[HoE]` tells experienced players where to go
* **Include your community name** — If you have a group, add it for brand recognition

**Example names:**

* `[US East] Survival | Hard | Long Waves | XGaming`
* `[EU] Endless Mode | Suicidal | All Welcome`
* `[AU] Hell on Earth | Experienced Players`

> 💡 **Tip:** Your server name is separate from the [admin password](/docs/killing-floor-2/adding-admins) and [server password](/docs/killing-floor-2/set-a-password). Changing the name doesn't affect who can join or manage the server.

If you get stuck at any time, you can join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).