How to Rename Your Valheim Server

Set a custom server name that appears in the Valheim Community server browser.

The server name appears in the in-game Community browser. It's set via the -name startup parameter.

In the XGamingServer Panel, click Startup in the sidebar.

Find the Server Name variable (maps to -name) and enter your desired name. Wrap it in quotes if it contains spaces:

"My Awesome Valheim Server"

Go to Console and restart. The new name appears in the browser within 1–2 minutes.

Naming Tips

Include your region — [US East], [EU], [AU] helps players find low-ping servers
Mention your playstyle — Casual, Hardcore, Modded, Vanilla
Highlight crossplay — [Crossplay] for cross-platform servers
Keep it short — long names get truncated in the browser

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