To change your Arma Reforger server name, edit the game.name field inside config.json and restart the server. The name you set is what appears in the in-game server browser and on any third-party listing that reads the server’s A2S query, so it is the single most visible setting you control. This guide shows both the LPV5 panel route and the manual file-edit route, plus the character limits Reforger enforces.
Where the Server Name Lives
Arma Reforger stores every server setting in a single config.json file. The server name is the game.name field, nested inside the game object at the top level of the file. It is a plain string with a 100-character limit, and it is what the in-game multiplayer browser displays as the row title when players search for your server.
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
game.name | Server name shown in the in-game browser | "name": "[NA] Loaf Conflict" |
Note: game.name has a 100-character maximum per the Reforger config spec
Note: The same name is returned by the A2S query, so it shows up in third-party browsers too
Change It from the LPV5 Panel
The LPV5 panel inside LoafHub at hub.loafhosts.com includes a Config Editor with a friendly form, so you do not need an FTP client or to touch raw JSON. This is the fastest and safest route because the editor writes config.json correctly for you.
- Sign in to LoafHub at hub.loafhosts.com
- Open your Arma Reforger server in the LPV5 panel
- Open the Config Editor and select the Game tab
- Type your new name into the Server Name field
- Click Save
- Open the Console tab and restart the server
Tip: Include a region tag like [NA], [EU], or [AU] so players can read latency at a glance
Tip: Add your community tag or short slogan to stand out in the browser
Change It Manually via File Manager
If you prefer to work on the raw file, the LPV5 file manager lets you open config.json directly. The change is one quoted string in one field, but the file must remain valid JSON or the server will not boot.
- Stop the server from the LPV5 Console tab to avoid a write race
- Open the file manager and locate config.json
- Open the file and find the
"name"key inside the top-levelgame { }object (the first name field, above scenarioId/maxPlayers), not a name inside the mods list - Replace the text inside the double quotes with your new name
- Save the file
- Start the server from the Console tab and watch it boot
Warning: Do not remove the surrounding double quotes or the trailing comma
Warning: One missing quote or comma will stop the server from starting
Restart So the New Name Shows
Reforger reads config.json on boot, so a name change only takes effect after a restart. Until the server cycles, the browser keeps showing the old name. The LPV5 Console tab has power controls; press Restart to stop and start the server so it re-reads config.json.
- Open the Console tab in LPV5
- Press Restart
- Wait for the boot log to print the scenario load lines
- Open the in-game browser and search for the new name
Tip: If you do not see the new name in the browser within a minute, refresh the server list
Tip: Browsers cache; clear or refresh the in-game list rather than retyping the search
Naming Tips That Actually Help Players Find You
A good Reforger server name is short, scannable, and tells a player whether your server is for them before they click. The 100-character limit is generous, but the browser truncates long names, so the first 30 characters do most of the work.
Tip: Lead with a region tag, then your community, then the scenario or theme
Tip: Avoid filler like THE BEST SERVER EVER; it adds nothing and eats characters
Tip: Avoid special characters that may not render in every browser font
Tip: If you run multiple servers, number them clearly, e.g. [NA] Loaf Conflict 1 and 2
Note: Players almost always search by a few words rather than typing the full name, so put the searchable word early
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length for a Reforger server name?
Arma Reforger limits game.name to 100 characters. The in-game browser will truncate very long names, so a short, scannable name in the first 30 characters works best.
Does changing the server name require a restart?
Yes. Arma Reforger reads config.json on startup, so a name change only appears after the server is restarted from the LPV5 Console or file manager.
Where do I edit the server name in config.json?
It is the game.name field, nested inside the game object. Edit the value between the double quotes and keep the surrounding JSON structure intact.
Will my server keep its IP if I change the name?
Yes. The IP and port are independent of the server name, so existing favourites and Direct Connect links keep working. Only the displayed name changes.
Can I use emojis or special characters in the name?
Plain ASCII text is safest. Some special characters render fine, but emojis and unusual Unicode may not display in every browser font and can hurt readability. Keep it simple.
Why is my new server name not showing in the browser?
Either the server has not been restarted yet, or the in-game server list is showing a cached entry. Restart from the LPV5 Console, then refresh the in-game browser list.