Summary
Stardew Valley, by default, does not display any player names outside of the general list command. While this can make the world more immersive, it can also lead to confusion on servers with larger player bases. On those servers, displaying players' names above their heads, conveniently available through modding the local client, can be helpful. This means players can install this mod independently of the server or other players while still being allowed to connect to the server, ensuring no one else's experience is altered.
| Note | Mods may potentially stop working after a SMAPI update. |
How to Show Player Nametags on a Stardew Valley Server
1. Download the Stardew Nametags mod from Nexus Mods.
2. Select Manual and choose Slow Download.
3. Find the Stardew Valley mods directory:
GOG: GOG Galaxy\Games\Stardew Valley\Mods or GOG Games\Stardew Valley\Mods .
Steam: steamapps\common\Stardew Valley\Mods .
Xbox App: XboxGames\Stardew Valley\Mods .
4. Move the file into the mods directory, then press Right-click > Extract Here.
5. Player nametags can now be toggled on or off with the F1 key.
