---
title: "Changing Your ARMA 3 Server Name"
description: "Information on how to change your ARMA 3 Server name"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/280-changing-your-arma-3-server-name
collection: "Arma 3"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# Changing Your ARMA 3 Server Name

Information on how to change your ARMA 3 Server name

One of the easiest ways to locate your Arma 3 server is through the in-game public server browser. To find it, you’ll need to know your Server Name this helps distinguish your server among the many others, especially if you’re running a popular game mode.

## Changing Your Server Name

You can change your Arma 3 server name by editing your server configuration file in the ChipHead Control Panel.

1.  Log in to your ChipHead Control Panel and stop your server.
    
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2.  Navigate to **Game Config.**
    
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3.  Within the **Server Config** file, find the **hostname=** line and enter in your desired server name within the quotation marks.
    
4.  Click **Save**.
    
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5.  Start/restart your server.
    

> **Success:** Your Arma 3 server name has now been updated! Whether you’re rebranding, adding personality, or starting fresh, this simple change makes your server easier to find and recognize in the public server browser.