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# How to Change Your Server Hostname in Counter-Strike 2

> Establish your community brand in the CS2 browser. Learn how to customize your server name using the hostname variable within your configuration files.

## 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.

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## Configuration Workflow

Follow these steps to update your server's public title.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Config Directory">
    Log in to your [FREAKHOSTING Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com), navigate to the **File Manager**, and open the `/game/csgo/cfg/` directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit server.cfg">
    Locate the `server.cfg` file. If this file is not present, create a new one to house your server variables.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define the Hostname">
    Input the `hostname` command followed by your desired title encapsulated in double quotes.

    ```bash theme={null}
    hostname "FREAKHOSTING | Competitive 5v5 | 128 Tick | Seattle"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy Changes">
    Save the file and **Restart** your server via the **Console** tab to broadcast the new identity to the Steam masterlist.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Verifying the Update

Once your server has returned to an `Online` status, you can verify the change through the engine itself.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Console Status">
    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.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Browser Refresh">
    Open the CS2 Community Browser and search for your server. Note that it may take several minutes for the global Steam cache to update your server's metadata in the public listing.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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<Tip>
  ### 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.
</Tip>

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</Note>

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</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **CS2:** Identity defined.
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