Changing app name in .env - any implications?

I want to change the app name in the .env file Either manually editing APP_NAME or using the artisan command php artisan app:name.

Edit: I just noticed there is no more app:name command for the newer Laravel versions.

Are there any side effects it might cause? Or it's safe to do it?

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Level 4

Yes, It is completely safe. There are no side effects. Just remember, if you have space in the app name, just put them in quotes.

And If it doesn't get updated, run php artisan config:clear

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Level 102

No feel free to change that. You are meant to change it. But adding "" around it might be a good idea

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Level 8

@Sinnbeck Yep my first attempt failed because I did not have it since it was with space :D

Level 122

Edit: I just noticed there is no more app:name command for the newer Laravel versions.

This is to change the namespace of your application (everything that starts App\). It is nothing to do with the URL

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Level 8

@sinnbeck @dev-chahal @snapey Also, is there any difference between directly naming the app in config/app.php or redirect it from there to ENV:

'name' => 'My App'

'name' => env('APP_NAME', 'fallback_name')

Level 102

@Ligonsker only that using env let's you set it on a environment based basis. Same as any env value

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Level 8

@Sinnbeck got it, thanks!

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