No Posts Available
Check back later for new content and updates.
Visit Help Center
Create the perfect MOTD for your Minecraft server with our visual editor. Add colors, formatting codes, and special characters with ease. No more manual file editing required!
Use the editor below to create your custom MOTD with colors and formatting
No hidden costs ever.
Start using instantly.
See changes live.
All 16 Minecraft colors.
Easy implementation.
Bold, italic, and more.
Common questions about the MOTD Creator tool
MOTD stands for "Message of the Day" and is the description players see when they view your server in their multiplayer server list. A well-designed MOTD attracts more players and makes your server stand out.
Copy the generated code and paste it into your server.properties file, replacing the existing "motd=" line. Save the file and restart your server for the changes to take effect.
Yes! You can use any Unicode characters in your MOTD. Our tool supports all standard characters, emojis, and special symbols that Minecraft allows.
Make sure you've copied the entire code including the § symbols. Also ensure your server.properties file is saved with UTF-8 encoding and you've restarted your server after making changes.
Yes! This tool is completely free with no signup required. You can use it as many times as you want to create and update your server MOTD.
All Minecraft Java Edition versions support MOTDs with color codes. However, some older versions may have limited color code support. The tool works best with Minecraft 1.7 and newer.
This tool is designed for Java Edition servers. Bedrock Edition uses a different MOTD format in the server.properties file, though basic text without formatting codes will still work.
Each line can be up to 59 characters including color codes. The tool supports two lines which is the standard for Minecraft server MOTDs. Keep it concise and eye-catching!
Stay informed with the latest announcements, tutorials, and gaming industry news
Article
Just $0.85/GB & FREEBIES, which includes an additional FREE game server, vps, web host, dedi IP, & more on top of most plans! Host your Minecraft, CS2, FiveM, & other game servers today.