How to Change Your MInecraft Server's MOTD

The MOTD or Message of the Day, is the welcome message that appears in the multiplayer server list. It sets the tone and gives players a quick glimpse of what to expect when they join your server. You can use the MOTD to promote events, share server rules, or simply welcome players to your server.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to change your server’s MOTD in Nexus, using the server configuration file.

Step 1:

Log in to your Nexus Hosting Account.

Step 2:

Once on the dashboard, find and select your intended Minecraft server.

Step 3:

Select the Files option from the sidebar to access your server’s root directory.

Step 4:

Locate and select the server.properties file. This configuration file governs many settings for your server, including the MOTD.

Step 4:

Find the motd line. Erase the default text and type your new Message of the Day.

You can format the message with color codes if you’d like. Just add the color code before your message like “\u00A78 New Message of the Day!”

Color options include:

Black: \u00A70

White: \u00A7f

Yellow: \u00A7e

Dark Purple: \u00A75

Light Purple: \u00A7d

Red: \u00A7c

Dark Red: \u00A74

Aqua: \u00A7b

Dark Aqua: \u00A73

Green: \u00A7a

Dark Green: \u00A72

Blue: \u00A79

Dark Blue: \u00A71

Gray: \u00A77

Dark Gray: \u00A78

Gold: \u00A76

Once your message is entered, click Save Content.

Step 5:

For the changes to take effect, you need to restart your server. Select the Terminal button from the sidebar and then click the yellow Restart button on the right side.

Step 6:

That's it! You can now open Minecraft and select Multiplayer. You should notice your updated MOTD in the server.

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Updated on: 29/03/2025