# Project name and description for the FiveM server list

> Write the two lines that sell your FiveM server: sv_projectName and sv_projectDesc rules from Cfx.re, why both are required to be listed, length and wording tips, allowlist display with sv_appearAllowlisted and sv_allowlistInstructions, and examples by server type.

Source: https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-project-name-description · FAM Tools · published 2026-09-11 · updated 2026-09-11 · about 8 min

**Short answer.** Set `sets sv_projectName` to your community’s name and `sets sv_projectDesc` to one clear sentence about what makes the server worth joining. If either is missing, the server shows an error at startup and may not be listed. Keep the name a name (no feature lists — non-compliant names are cut off), write the description as a sentence, and if you are whitelisted use `sv_appearAllowlisted` with `sv_allowlistInstructions` so players know how to get in.

## Key points

- Both `sv_projectName` and `sv_projectDesc` are needed to be listed.
- Name = a name. Description = one sentence.
- Say what is different, not what every server has.
- `sv_appearAllowlisted` + `sv_allowlistInstructions` for whitelisted servers.
- Use `sets` so the values are public in the listing.

In the FiveM server list, most players decide in a second whether to click. What they read is your project name and your project description. Both are required for listing, both have rules, and most servers waste them on tag spam.

## The lines

*server.cfg*

```cfg
sets sv_projectName "Harbor City RP"
sets sv_projectDesc "Serious roleplay with 40 custom jobs, a player-run economy and weekly events."

# whitelisted servers
sets sv_appearAllowlisted true
sets sv_allowlistInstructions "Apply in our Discord: discord.gg/harborcity"
```

`sets` (not `set`) publishes the value in the server’s info so the list can show it. `sv_appearAllowlisted` shows a lock icon; the instructions appear in the server browser.

## Cfx.re’s rules in plain words

- Project name: the name of your server or community — not a list, and no tags. Non-compliant names are cut off.
- Project description: written as a sentence.
- Both missing or empty: a startup error and possibly no listing.

Colour codes and hostname details: [server name and colours](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-name-colors).

## Writing a description that works

| Weak | Strong |
| --- | --- |
| “Best RP server \| Custom scripts \| Join now” | “Serious roleplay with a player-run economy and a 24/7 staffed police department.” |
| “Drift server with cars” | “Tandem drift and touge on 30 tuned cars, with weekly leaderboards.” |
| “New server looking for players” | “Fresh economy launched this month — own a business from day one.” |

Lead with what is specific to you, keep it readable in one glance, and match the language to your `locale`. Tags carry the keywords — see [tags and locale](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-list-tags-locale).

## The rest of the listing

The icon and banners do the visual work next to your text: [server icon](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-icon) (96×96 PNG) and [detail and connecting banners](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-banner-detail-connecting).

## Questions

### What is sv_projectName?

The name of your server or community as shown in the FiveM server list, set with `sets sv_projectName "..."`.

### Is sv_projectDesc required?

Yes — without both project name and description the server shows an error at startup and may not be listed.

### How do I show that my server is whitelisted?

Set `sets sv_appearAllowlisted true` and explain how to apply with `sets sv_allowlistInstructions "..."`.

### Why is my project name cut off?

Names that are lists or contain tags are cut off. Use just the name.

## Related

- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-name-colors
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-list-tags-locale
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-list-ranking-visibility
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-server-icon