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P4 CLI Documentation | 2026.1

# P4DESCRIPTION

An optional description for a P4 Server.

`P4DESCRIPTION` is used by `p4 server` as a means of identifying servers.

## Usage notes

Used by Client? | Used by Server? | Command-Line Alternative | Can be set in P4CONFIG file?
--- | --- | --- | ---
No | Yes | `p4d -Id description` | N/A

## Value if not explicitly set

Operating System | Value
--- | ---
All | None

## Examples

`"Commit server"` `"Replica server"` `"Build farm"`

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