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How to change the server MOTD via server.properties
This tutorial shows how to change the MOTD (message shown in the server list) by editing server.properties.
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Steps:
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Open the panel by clicking HERE and enter the server you want to edit.
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Go to Files and find server.properties. (If it doesn’t exist, restart the server so the file is created.)
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Open the file and locate the motd= line (lowercase). Edit only this line.
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Use the MOTD Generator to build your custom MOTD.
- For plain text (no colors), you can write directly after motd=.
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Copy the generated text according to your server type:
- Vanilla: use the Vanilla output (Unicode escapes like
\u00A7). - With plugins (Spigot/Paper): use the Spigot output (codes with
§).
- Vanilla: use the Vanilla output (Unicode escapes like
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Paste the text after the equals sign on the MOTD line. Example: motd=\u00A71\u00A7lBedHosting.com.br
- For two lines, use
\n(e.g.,motd=Line 1\nLine 2). - If special characters don’t render properly, prefer the
\u00A7-based (Vanilla) output.
- For two lines, use
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Save the file and restart the server to apply the changes.
Done! Your MOTD will show in the server list as configured.
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