KB1905: Change Managed Server Name/FQDN/IP in Veeam Backup & Replication

Affected Versions

Veeam Backup & Replication 7.0 through 12.3.2

Purpose

Update the Name, FQDN, or IP of a Managed Server in Veeam Backup & Replication.

Usage Exceptions

'Do NOT use' for:
- VMware Cloud Director entries → Contact Veeam Support
- Machines in Protection Groups
- Sub-entities of vCenter or SCVMM
- Changing the Veeam Backup Server hostname → See KB2350 and KB2127

Challenge

Managed Server's Name/FQDN/IP has changed and must be updated in Veeam.

Solution

Only valid if the vCenter database remains unchanged.
If Ref-IDs changed (e.g., new DB), follow KB1299.

Before You Begin

Identify the current server name in the Veeam UI.
Disable MFA if enabled → See KB4535

Rename Procedure

Launch PowerShell from Veeam Console
Run:

$Servers = Get-VBRServer -name "old-name"
$Servers.SetName("new-name")

Notes

Ensure DNS and host file entries are updated.
Rescan the server after renaming.
https://www.veeam.com/kb1905