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How to Change Your Server Name on a Counter-Strike 2 Server

Guide: How to Change Your Server Name on a Counter-Strike 2 Server

Learn the straightforward process of renaming your CS2 server for a more personalized gaming experience!

Prepare for Name Modification:
- Decide on the new server name that best represents your gaming environment. Ensure it aligns with your server's theme and community.

Access Your CS2 Server Files:
- Navigate to the Files tab within your server control panel or use an FTP client such as FileZilla or Winscp to access your server files.
- Locate the game/csgo/cfg directory.

Locate the Configuration File:
- In the server files directory, find or create the configuration file that holds server information, named server.cfg.

Modify the Server Name:
- Open the configuration file with a text editor. Add or edit the line: hostname "Your New Server Name".

Server name example for CS2 server

Save Changes and Restart the CS2 Server:
- Save your changes, return to your server control panel, and restart your CS2 server. Allow the server sufficient time to fully initiate.

Verify the Server Name:
- Launch CS2 and connect to your server to ensure the new name is active. You can also verify the change in the server list.

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Updated on: 22/05/2024

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