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Defining Your Community Identity

Your server’s hostname serves as the primary visual identifier for players navigating the Steam Server Browser and the integrated CS2 Community List. Establishing a clear, professional, and branding-focused name is a critical component of building a consistent player base and distinguishing your server from the competition. The FREAKHOSTING Game Panel allows you to easily modify this value to reflect your community’s unique identity.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

3 Minutes

Configuration Workflow

Follow these steps to update your server’s public title.
1

Access the Config Directory

Log in to your FREAKHOSTING Game Panel, navigate to the File Manager, and open the /game/csgo/cfg/ directory.
2

Edit server.cfg

Locate the server.cfg file. If this file is not present, create a new one to house your server variables.
3

Define the Hostname

Input the hostname command followed by your desired title encapsulated in double quotes.
hostname "FREAKHOSTING | Competitive 5v5 | 128 Tick | Seattle"
4

Deploy Changes

Save the file and Restart your server via the Console tab to broadcast the new identity to the Steam masterlist.

Verifying the Update

Once your server has returned to an Online status, you can verify the change through the engine itself.
While connected to the server, open your developer console (~) and type status. The first line of the diagnostic output will display the currently active hostname.

Strategic Branding

Avoid using generic titles such as “My CS2 Server”. Instead, prioritize your community’s name and include technical details that players frequently search for, such as “128 Tick”, “No Lag”, or specific game modes like “Retakes” or “Surf”. This helps you target the specific audience looking for your environment.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Identity defined.