# Name

Sets the value for the `inputname` property.

This parameter applies to imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

Name:

  Name

Scope:

  input

Type:

  string (see Rsyslog Parameter String Constants)

Default:

  input=imtcp

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Sets a name for the `inputname` property. If no name is set, `imtcp` is used by default. Setting a name is not strictly necessary but can be useful to filter based on which input received the message.

## Input usage

    input(type="imtcp" name="tcp1" port="514")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $InputTCPServerInputName — maps to Name (status: legacy)

## See also

See also imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

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