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How to Change the MOTD of Your Minecraft Server

Last updated on Jun 13, 2025

The MOTD (Message of the Day) is the message that appears in the server list in the game. Customizing it is a great way to make your server stand out.

Here's how to easily change it from the control panel:

Steps to Change the MOTD

  1. Access your server's control panel.

  2. Go to the "File Manager" section.

  3. Open the server.properties file.

  4. Look for the line that starts with motd=. By default, it usually says:

     motd=A Minecraft Server
    
  5. Replace that text with the message you want to display. You can use colors and special characters if you like.

  6. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

  7. Finally, restart your server so the new MOTD displays correctly.

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