---
title: "How Do I Change the MOTD on My Minecraft Server?"
description: "How to change message of the day"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/88-how-do-i-change-the-motd-on-my-minecraft-server
collection: "Minecraft"
updated: 2026-06-01
language: en
---

# How Do I Change the MOTD on My Minecraft Server?

How to change message of the day

### Summary

The Message of the Day (MOTD) is the short text players see in their server list before joining. It’s a great way to share info, promote your Discord, or give friendly reminders. MOTDs are set in the [server.properties](https://server.properties) file and can be up to 59 characters long. You can also customize the look with colors and formatting codes.

### How to Change the MOTD (Via Game Config)

1.  Log in to the ChipHead Panel.
    
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2.  Stop your server.
    
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3.  Go to Configuration > Game Config.
    
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4.  Under “World” find the Message of the Day field or search “motd”.
    
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5.  Enter your custom message. (You can use color/formatting codes for extra style.)
    
6.  Scroll down and Save Changes.
    
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7.  Start your server.
    
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> **Success:** Your new MOTD will now show up in the server list.