Minecraft MOTD Generator
Create beautiful server MOTDs with colors, formatting, and live preview. Copy directly to your server.properties file.
The MOTD (Message of the Day) is displayed in the Minecraft server list. You can use color codes and formatting to make your server stand out!
Color Codes
Formatting
MOTD Text
Click on a line to select it, then click colors/formatting to insert codes.
Live Preview
Preview shows how your MOTD will appear in the server list
Output
motd=\u00A7aWelcome to \u00A7lMy Server!\n\u00A77Join now for epic adventures!
&aWelcome to &lMy Server! &7Join now for epic adventures!
§aWelcome to §lMy Server! §7Join now for epic adventures!
16 Minecraft Colors
Use all 16 official Minecraft color codes to make your MOTD colorful and eye-catching.
Text Formatting
Add bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and obfuscated text effects to your server description.
Live Preview
See exactly how your MOTD will look in the Minecraft server list before applying it.
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Minecraft Color Codes Reference
Color Codes
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&l&o&n&m&k&rFrequently Asked Questions
What is a MOTD?
MOTD stands for "Message of the Day". It's the description that appears below your server name in the Minecraft server list.
How do I use the MOTD?
Copy the server.properties output and paste it into your server.properties file, replacing the existing motd= line.
Why use & instead of §?
The server.properties file requires escaped unicode (\u00A7). Many plugins accept & as a shorthand that gets converted automatically.
Can I use HEX colors?
Standard MOTDs only support the 16 built-in colors. For HEX gradients, try our Gradient Generator.
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