# How To Change Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Name (/docs/scp-secret-laboratory/change-server-name)



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Your server name is displayed in the in-game server browser and can be changed through the server configuration file.

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

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
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    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before making changes.
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    Open Files [#3-open-files]

    In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Locate the Configuration File [#4-locate-the-configuration-file]

    Navigate to the server configuration directory and open the `config_gameplay.txt` file. This is typically found in `.config/SCP Secret Laboratory/config/` or a similar path depending on the server setup.
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    Change the Server Name [#5-change-the-server-name]

    Find the `server_name` setting and change its value to your desired server name:

    ```
    server_name: My SCP:SL Server
    ```

    > 💡 **Tip:** You can use Unity rich text formatting tags in your server name to add color and formatting. For example: `<color=red>My</color> <b>SCP Server</b>`.
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    Save and Start Your Server [#6-save-and-start-your-server]

    Click **Save** and then **Start** your server.
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