How to change your Rust server name

Type server.hostname "My Rust Server" in the server console to set the name shown in the server browser, then server.writecfg to keep it.

server.hostname

Sets the server name that players see in the Rust server browser.

server.hostname "<name>"

Examples

server.hostname "EU Vanilla | Monthly | Max 4"

Typical name with region, style and group limit.

+server.hostname "My Rust Server"

Same setting on the launch line.

Arguments

nameRequired: The server name. Wrap it in double quotes if it contains spaces.

What it does

The name is the first thing players read when they browse servers, so most owners put the wipe schedule, region and group limit in it. Set it on the launch line or in server.cfg so it survives restarts, and quote it when it contains spaces. A change made in the console shows up in the browser after the next server list refresh.

The game's own description: Server name displayed in the server browser

Good to know

Run server.writecfg after changing it in the console to keep it after a restart.

Run it on your server

Type it in the server console or send it over RCON; admins can also use the F1 console in game. To keep a setting, run server.writecfg after changing it, or put it on the launch line as +name value.

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