---
title: "Editing the Hostname of Your Garry’s Mod Server"
description: "Guide on changing hostname of GMOD"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/202-editing-the-hostname-of-your-garry-s-mod-server
collection: "Garry’s Mod"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Editing the Hostname of Your Garry’s Mod Server

Guide on changing hostname of GMOD

Changing your **Garry’s Mod** server hostname is a great way to make it more recognisable and appealing to players. A clear and descriptive name helps your server stand out in the list, attract new players, and communicate key details like your community focus, game mode, or server region. It’s also useful when rebranding or updating your server’s identity.

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### Changing Your Server Hostname

Follow these steps to update your server name through the **ChipHead Panel**:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/f0EyTrwnikdP0QD6CySPA6WAPlKVK8Wpo4ddBZTsHpEo4fXQbVRkISOkCioSW4ihVEhP0gzi8Ot.webp)
    
2.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013739_8312.png)
    
3.  Go to the Files tab & Open the server.cfg file.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013755_1480.webp)
    
4.  Find the line that begins with **hostname**.
    
5.  Type your new server name between the quotation marks.
    
    -   Example:
        
        ```javascript
        hostname "ChipHead Sandbox Server - UK Community"
        ```
        
6.  Click “**Save Content”**.
    
7.  **Start** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613013802_0028.png)
    

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> **Success:** **All done!**
> Your **Garry’s Mod** server will now display your new hostname in the public server list, helping players easily find and remember your **ChipHead** server.