📄Customize its MOTD in the server list

Step-by-step guide to customize your Minecraft server's MOTD in the server list.

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The MOTD is the text displayed in the Minecraft server list. You can put colors there, and a second line.

Objective

Change the server MOTD from the dashboard.

Step-by-step guide

1

Open the MOTD field

On the dashboard, open the Settings.

Locate the field MOTD.

2

Generate and paste your MOTD

You can generate an MOTD here: https://minecraft.tools/fr/motd.phparrow-up-right

How to generate your MOTD

Paste the result into the MOTD field, then save.

Common issues

  • The MOTD does not change : restart the server, then refresh the list in the game.

  • “Broken” colors : check the generator format and avoid exotic characters.

FAQ

Can I do it via server.properties?

Yes, via motd= in server.properties.

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