How to Add Colors to Your FiveM Server Name?

🎯 Why Add Colors to Your Server?

A colorful and well-formatted server name allows you to:

• ✅ Stand out in the FiveM server list
• ✅ Attract attention from potential players
• ✅ Improve visibility of your server
• ✅ Create a professional visual identity
• ✅ Increase connection rate by up to 40%

🎨 FiveM Color Codes

FiveM uses a simple color code system with the ^ prefix followed by a number or letter.

Basic Codes (0-9)

^0 = White
^1 = Red
^2 = Green
^3 = Yellow
^4 = Blue
^5 = Cyan (Light Blue)
^6 = Pink/Magenta
^7 = White
^8 = Dark Red
^9 = Gray

Extended Codes (letters)

^* = Bright Orange (popular)
^d = Light Pink/Violet
^p = Violet/Purple
^q = Dark Pink
^r = Light Gray

Special Code

^r = Resets to default color (white)

🔧 How to Configure Colors

1️⃣ Access the server.cfg File

Connect to your server via:

• FTP (FileZilla, WinSCP)
• Management panel (txAdmin, Pterodactyl)
• Direct access to the server

Locate the server.cfg file at the root of your FiveM server.

2️⃣ Modify the Server Name

Open server.cfg with a text editor and find the line:

sv_hostname "My FiveM Server"

3️⃣ Add Color Codes

Add color codes with the ^ symbol:

sv_hostname "^1My ^3FiveM ^2Server"

Result:

• My in red
• FiveM in yellow
• Server in green

💡 Popular Configuration Examples

Example 1: Classic Roleplay Server

sv_hostname "^*[RP]^r ^1Los ^7Angeles ^3| Whitelist"

Effect: [RP] in orange, Los in red, Angeles in white, | Whitelist in yellow

Example 2: Racing Server

sv_hostname "^3⚡ ^1RACING ^7KINGS ^3⚡ ^2| Open 24/7"

Effect: Yellow lightning, RACING red, KINGS white, yellow lightning, | Open 24/7 green

Example 3: PvP Server

sv_hostname "^8[^1PvP^8] ^r^*WAR ZONE ^8| ^3Active"

Effect: Dark red brackets, PvP red, WAR ZONE orange, Active yellow

Example 4: Zombie Server

sv_hostname "^2☣ ^8ZOMBIE ^9APOCALYPSE ^2☣ ^r| Survival"

Effect: Green biohazard symbol, ZOMBIE dark red, APOCALYPSE gray, green symbol

Example 5: Modern Style with Emojis

sv_hostname "^6★ ^*NEON ^5CITY ^6★ ^r^3| Whitelist"

Effect: Pink stars, NEON orange, CITY cyan, pink stars

🎨 Tips for an Attractive Name

✅ Best Practices

1. Contrast: Alternate between light and dark colors
2. Readability: Avoid too many different colors (3-4 max)
3. Consistency: Choose a color theme that represents your server
4. Symbols: Add emojis for more impact (★ ⚡ ☣ 🔥)
5. Spaces: Use ^r to reset before important spaces
6. Testing: Check the rendering in the F8 FiveM list

❌ What to Avoid

• ❌ Too many colors (makes it unreadable)
• ❌ Colors too light (white on light background)
• ❌ Name too long (will be truncated)
• ❌ Emoji abuse (spam effect)
• ❌ Colors that blend together

🛠️ Testing Your Configuration

Method 1: Server Restart

# Stop the server
stop

# Restart
start

Method 2: Refresh Command (txAdmin)

If you’re using txAdmin, simply use the Restart Server button.

Method 3: Check in Console

# In server console
refresh

# Check configuration
sv_hostname

🔍 Visualize the Result

1. Open FiveM
2. Press F8 to open the server list
3. Search for your server in the list
4. Check the rendering of colors

📋 Color Reference Table

🎨 Online Preview Generator

You can test your colors before applying them on sites like:

• FiveM Color Tester (search on Google)
• Test directly by modifying your server.cfg
• Use an editor with preview (some panels offer this)

🚨 Troubleshooting

Colors Don’t Display

1. Check syntax: The code is ^ (caret) + digit/letter
2. Restart the server: Changes require a restart
3. Check quotes: sv_hostname "..." with double quotes
4. File encoding: Save in UTF-8

Strange Characters Displayed

• Make sure you’re using ^ and not another symbol
• Verify your editor uses UTF-8 encoding
• Avoid complex emojis (some are not supported)

Truncated Name in List

• Limit length: Maximum 60-70 characters recommended
• Color codes also count in the length
• Test with different lengths

💡 Advanced Tips

Using Gradients

sv_hostname "^1R^8A^1I^8N^2B^3O^3W"

Creates a rainbow effect by alternating colors

Blinking Effect (simulation)

Use contrasting colors:

sv_hostname "^1[^3!^1] ^*NEW SERVER ^1[^3!^1]"

Keyword Highlighting

sv_hostname "^rServer ^3[RECRUITING]^r - Strict Roleplay"

Only the word [RECRUITING] is in yellow

📱 Complete Configuration Example

Here’s a complete server.cfg example with an optimized colored name:

# General information
sv_hostname "^6★ ^*LOS ^1SANTOS ^6★ ^r^3| WL ^2OPEN ^r| 200+ Jobs"
sv_projectName "Los Santos RP"
sv_projectDesc "The best RP server"
sv_maxclients 250

# Other settings
sets tags "roleplay, usa, whitelist, economy"
sets banner_detail "https://your-image.com/banner.png"
sets locale "en-US"

# Endpoint
endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"

✅ Final Checklist

Before saving your modifications:

• Color codes are correct (^ + digit/letter)
• Name remains readable with colors
• Total length doesn’t exceed 70 characters
• Quotes are present: sv_hostname "..."
• File is saved in UTF-8
• You’ve tested the rendering in FiveM list
• Server has been restarted

🎉 Your Server Now Stands Out!

With a colorful and attractive name, you significantly increase your chances of attracting new players. Don’t hesitate to test different combinations to find the one that best represents your server!

👉 Final Tip: Regularly change your colors for special events (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) to maintain player interest.

Reading time: 4 minutes Difficulty: Beginner Impact: Average 40% increase in connection rate