How to Change Your Killing Floor 2 Server Name

Learn how to change the name displayed in the server browser for your Killing Floor 2 server.

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

Open the XGamingServer panel

Navigate to the config file

In the sidebar, go to Files and navigate to KFGame > Config. Open PCServer-KFGame.ini.

Find the ServerName setting

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

[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.

Save and restart

Click Save and start your server.

Changing the Name via WebAdmin

If you have WebAdmin enabled, you can also change the server name without editing config files:

Open WebAdmin

Go to http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8080 and log in.

Navigate to Settings

Find the server settings section.

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.

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 and server password. Changing the name doesn't affect who can join or manage the server.

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