---
title: "Changing Your DayZ Server Name"
description: "Information on how to change your DayZ Server Name"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/259-changing-your-dayz-server-name
collection: "DayZ"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# Changing Your DayZ Server Name

Information on how to change your DayZ Server Name

## Summary

Changing your server name is an excellent way to make your DayZ server stand out and easily recognizable in the server list.

## Changing the Server Name

You can update your DayZ server name by editing the `serverDZ.cfg` file.

1.  Log in to the ChipHead Control Panel.
    
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2.  Stop your server.
    
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3.  Go to the Files tab & Navigate to the serverDZ.cfg file.
    
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4.  Find the `hostname` line and replace the existing name with your desired server name.
    
5.  Click “Save Content”
    
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6.  Start your server.
    
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> **Success:** Your new server name will now appear in the DayZ server browser!