How do I set a MOTD?

✨ How to Set a Custom MOTD (Message of the Day) on Your Minecraft Server

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Log into the Control Panel.

Click 'Manage' next to your server.

Navigate to your server files.

Find and open the server.properties file.

Locate motd and set it to the message you'd like.
You can use this tool to make it fancy with colors and formatting!

Press the 'Save File' button.

Restart your server for the new MOTD to take effect.
See this guide if you need help: How do I restart my server?

Your custom MOTD will now appear when players add your server in their multiplayer list!

- Make sure you keep the MOTD on one line (no enters or breaks inside quotes).
- Use \n if you want a second line, like this:

motd=Welcome to my server!\nEnjoy your stay!

Updated on: 25/04/2025

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