# How to Rename Your Schedule 1 Server (/docs/schedule-1/rename-server)



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

The server name is what your players see in the DedicatedServerMod client launcher when they connect. Change it any time through the config file.

Rename your server [#rename-your-server]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    **Stop the server** from your XGamingServer panel.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Open the file manager** and navigate to the DedicatedServerMod config file.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Edit the `serverName` field:**

    ```json
    {
      "serverName": "Hyland Heat — modded co-op"
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Save the file and start the server.**
  </Step>
</Steps>

Display rules [#display-rules]

* **Length:** the server accepts any string but very long names may truncate in the client launcher.
* **Emoji and Unicode:** supported on most DedicatedServerMod releases; if a name renders as `??`, drop the non-ASCII characters.
* **Hot-reload:** in most current releases the server name only takes effect after a restart.

Updating the MOTD too [#updating-the-motd-too]

While you're in the config, you can also change the **message of the day** (`motd` field) — the welcome message shown to players on connect:

```json
{
  "serverName": "Hyland Heat",
  "motd": "Welcome to night shift. No raids until 8pm server time."
}
```

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Config Reference →](/docs/schedule-1/server-config)
* [Server Password →](/docs/schedule-1/server-password)
* [DedicatedServerMod Setup →](/docs/schedule-1/dedicated-server-setup)