How to change the name of a TF2 server

Type hostname "My TF2 Server | 24/7 2Fort" in the server console, or put it in server.cfg, to set the name shown in the server browser.

hostname

Sets the server name shown in the server browser and scoreboard.

hostname <name>

Examples

hostname "My TF2 Server | 24/7 2Fort"

Set a descriptive name.

Arguments

nameRequired: Server name. Use quotes if it has spaces.

What it does

This is the name players see when browsing for servers. Put it in server.cfg so it is set on every start.

The game's own description: Hostname for server.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to tf/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a TF2 server first.

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