How to Change Your Avorion Server Name and MOTD

Category Avorion Last updated Oct 6, 2026 3 min read

Your Avorion server name is what players search for in the multiplayer browser. The message of the day (MOTD) can greet players when they connect. This guide shows you how to change both, and how to choose a name and message that work well for your community.

Before You Begin

Access to the AleForge Panel
A new server name in mind (and a MOTD, if you want one)

Tip: Always stop your server before changing settings, then start it again to apply your changes.

Change the Server Name

The server name is the title players see in the server list, so it’s worth choosing carefully.

Open the AleForge Panel and select your Avorion server.
Stop the server.
Go to Startup.
Edit Server Name to the name you want shown in the server list.
Start the server.

After the server restarts, wait a minute, then refresh the server browser in Avorion. Search for your new name to confirm it shows up.

Tips for Choosing a Good Server Name

Make it unique. A distinctive name lets players find your server quickly with the in-game search filter. Generic names can get lost among other servers.
Keep it short and easy to type. Players will need to enter the name exactly, so avoid long names and unusual characters.
Tell your crew the exact name. Share it with your friends so they can search for it.

For help joining after the name is set, see How do I connect to my Avorion Server?

Note: If you change the server name later, players who saved the old name in their favorites may need to search for the server again.

Change the MOTD

The MOTD is a short message that greets players when they connect. It’s a good place for a welcome, a few rules, or a link to your community.

Stop the server.
Go to Startup.
Look for the MOTD or server description field (if available in your install).
Enter the message you want players to see.
Start the server.

Example MOTD Ideas

Here are some examples of what you could write:

Welcome to the galaxy! Be kind to other players and have fun.

Welcome aboard, pilots! Check with an admin if you need help getting started.

Keep your message short and clear so players can read it quickly.

If There Is No MOTD Field

If your server build does not show a MOTD field on Startup, you can set the description in your galaxy configuration files instead. They are located in:

galaxy/<GalaxyName>/

Replace <GalaxyName> with the name of your galaxy folder.

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to try
Old name still shows	Make sure you saved the change and restarted the server, then refresh the server browser.
Can’t find the server by its new name	Wait a minute after restarting, then click Refresh and search for the exact name again.
No MOTD field on Startup	Use the galaxy configuration files described above.
Changes didn’t apply	Confirm the server was stopped before you edited, then start it again after saving.

If you still can’t find your server, see Avorion Server Not Showing or Unable to Connect.