Minecraft MOTD Generator

Design the text players see in their server list. Add colors and formatting with a few clicks.

Colors

Formatting

Line 1 Line 2

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Output

server.properties format

Color code reference

Code	Color	Name

Formatting codes

&l Bold
&o Italic
&n Underline
&m Strikethrough
&k Obfuscated (scrambled)
&r Reset all formatting

How to use the MOTD

Design your MOTD above with colors and formatting.
Copy the output for server.properties.
Open server.properties on your server and paste the text after motd=.
Restart your server and the new MOTD appears in the server list.

On a Minecraft server from HostValues you can also set the MOTD directly through the game panel.

What is a MOTD?

MOTD stands for Message of the Day. It is the short text players see below your server name in the Minecraft server list. An eye-catching MOTD with colors attracts more players.

How many characters fit in a MOTD?

A Minecraft MOTD consists of two lines of roughly 45 characters each. Color codes do not count toward the visible length, but they do count toward the total character length in server.properties.

Do color codes work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes, Bedrock Edition supports the same color codes. If your server is accessible via GeyserMC or a Bedrock server, Bedrock players will see the same colors.