# How to Change Your Project Zomboid Server Name (/docs/project-zomboid/rename-server)



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

Change the Server Name [#change-the-server-name]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Console** and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit the server ini [#edit-the-server-ini]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar and open your server's ini file (e.g., `Zomboid/Server/servertest.ini`). Set:

    ```ini
    PublicName=My PZ Server
    PublicDescription=A survival server with custom settings
    ```

    * `PublicName` — the name shown in the server browser
    * `PublicDescription` — the description shown below the name
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Save and start [#save-and-start]

    Click **Save Content** and start from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> The server must have `Public=true` for the name to appear in the public server browser.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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