How to Change the Server Name on Your Project Zomboid Server

Last updated: September 18, 2026

The name players see in the Project Zomboid server browser is set with the PublicName setting in your server's servertest.ini file.

Step 1: Stop the Server

In the NolimitHost Game Panel, select your Project Zomboid server and stop it from the Console page.

Step 2: Edit the Name

In the left sidebar, click Files and open Zomboid/Server/servertest.ini.
Find the PublicName line and set your name:
```
PublicName=My Project Zomboid Server
```
Save the file and start the server again.

Related Settings

Setting	Purpose
`PublicName`	Name shown in the server browser.
`Public`	`true` lists the server publicly; `false` keeps it out of the browser so players must connect directly.
`PublicDescription`	Short description shown with the server.

Important: PublicName is only the display name. Do not rename the servertest server profile itself unless you intend to start from a fresh config - the server loads the files matching the name it is started with.

Tip: An admin can update the browser name without a restart using /changeoption PublicName "New Name" in chat, but it will not persist unless you also save it to servertest.ini.

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