Changing the name of your S&Box server is one of the easiest ways to make it stand out in the server browser and attract the right players. A clear, recognizable server name helps communities grow and makes it easier for friends to find your server quickly. This guide explains how to change the name of an S&Box server and apply the update correctly. You will learn where the server name is configured and how to adjust it without causing server issues.
Key things you will learn:
- Where the server name is stored
- How to edit the server configuration
- Applying the new name correctly
Changing Your Server Name With Physgun
Changing the name of your S&Box server with Physgun is incredibly simple, since you can do it right in your server panel!
To change your server’s name in your Physgun panel:
- Open up your Physgun S&Box server panel.
- Navigate to the Server Options tab.
- Locate the option that says “Hostname”.
- Change the value to your desired name.
- Restart your server.
That’s it! You’re done.
Changing Your Server Name Manually
Changing the name of your S&Box server manually takes a little more technical know-how, but it is ultimately super easy.
To change your server’s name manually:
- Open up your server’s root folder (or whatever location your batch file is located in).
- Edit your server’s .bat file.
- You should see an option labeled “+hostname”, edit the value immediately after to your desired name. For example, your batch file might look like this:
echo off
sbox-server.exe +game facepunch.walker garry.scenemap +hostname My Dedicated Server- Restart your server.
Now you’re done!
Conclusion
Changing your S&Box server name is a quick but important step in building your server’s identity and making it easier for players to find and recognize. Whether you choose to update it through the Physgun panel or manually through your server files, the process is straightforward and only takes a few minutes to complete.
By keeping your server name clear, unique, and relevant to your community, you improve visibility in the server browser and create a stronger first impression for new players. Once you’ve applied your changes and restarted your server, your updated name will be live and ready to help your server stand out.