Minecraft MOTD Generator

The MOTD (Message of the Day) is the description text displayed beneath your server name in the Minecraft multiplayer server list. A well-crafted MOTD with colors and formatting helps your server stand out and attract players. This tool lets you design your MOTD visually and export it in the correct format.

Step 1: Type Your Message

Enter text for Line 1 and Line 2 of your MOTD. Minecraft MOTDs support exactly two lines of text. Click on a line to select it, then click color or formatting buttons to insert codes at the cursor position. Use & followed by a color code like &a for green or &c for red.

Step 2: Add Colors and Formatting

Click the color palette to insert color codes or use the formatting buttons for bold (&l), italic (&o), underline (&n), and strikethrough (&m). The live preview updates in real-time showing exactly how your MOTD will appear in the server list.

Step 3: Copy and Apply

Copy the server.properties output format and paste it directly into your server.properties file, replacing the existing motd= line. Restart your server for the changes to take effect. For plugins that support & codes directly, use the plain text format instead.