# How to Change Your Windrose Server Name and Invite Code (/docs/windrose/rename-server)



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

Your Windrose server has two identifying fields in `ServerDescription.json`: the **ServerName** (display name visible to players) and the **InviteCode** (what players type to join).

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

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

  <Step>
    In the panel sidebar, click **Files**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open `ServerDescription.json` from the root of the file list.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit the `ServerName` field:

    ```json
    "ServerName": "My Pirate Crew Server"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Save Content** and start your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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Change the Invite Code [#change-the-invite-code]

The invite code is what players enter to join. You can set a custom one:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop your server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open `ServerDescription.json` from the root in **File Manager**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Edit the `InviteCode` field:

    ```json
    "InviteCode": "mycrew"
    ```

    **Rules:** Minimum 6 characters. Allowed characters: `0-9`, `a-z`, `A-Z`. Case-sensitive.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Save and restart. Share the new code with your crew.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> ⚠️ If you change the invite code, make sure to update anyone who already has the old code saved.

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What PersistentServerId Is [#what-persistentserverid-is]

The `PersistentServerId` field is a unique identifier auto-generated by the server on first run. **Do not edit this field** — it links your server to its world data and registration. Changing it can cause the server to lose its world.

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Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/windrose/server-config)
* [How to Join Your Server](/docs/windrose/join-server)
* [Set a Password](/docs/windrose/server-password)