Customize Your Server MOTD

A MOTD (Message of the Day) is the text that appears next to the server icon and below the server name on the server list of your Minecraft client. The uses of a MOTD may vary. It can be used to describe the server, promote features, create announcements, attract attention to your server and much more!

By default, a server's MOTD is "A Minecraft Server", but you can change this to say anything and even add formatting.

#How to Change Your Server's MOTD

1. Access your Control Panel and Shut Down your server.

2. Navigate to the Files tab.

3. Click on server.properties to Edit.

4. Find the MOTD field and edit it to your liking.

You can add colours and formatting to your MOTD by using formatting codes. You can find a complete list of available formatting options through this link: Formatting Codes

5. Click Save and Start your server.

You're done! Refreshing the server list on your Minecraft client will show the updated MOTD of your server.