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Minecraft Motd Builder

Build colorful server MOTD messages with our visual editor. Supports Minecraft color codes, formatting, and gradients.

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Welcome to My Server!
Play with friends and have fun!
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Format Type

Generated MOTD

§6§lWelcome to My Server! §7Play with friends and have fun!

Features

Live Preview

See exactly how your MOTD will look in real-time as you type

16 Colors + Formats

Full Minecraft color palette with bold, italic, underline, and more

Gradient Generator

Create smooth color gradients across your text automatically

Minecraft Color Codes Reference

Color Codes

&0 / §0Black
&1 / §1Dark Blue
&2 / §2Dark Green
&3 / §3Dark Aqua
&4 / §4Dark Red
&5 / §5Dark Purple
&6 / §6Gold
&7 / §7Gray
&8 / §8Dark Gray
&9 / §9Blue
&a / §aGreen
&b / §bAqua
&c / §cRed
&d / §dLight Purple
&e / §eYellow
&f / §fWhite

Formatting Codes

&l / §l
Bold Text
&o / §o
Italic Text
&n / §n
Underlined Text
&m / §m
Strikethrough Text
&k / §k
Obfuscated (Random)
&r / §r
Reset (Clear all formatting)

How to Use MOTD on Your Server

⛏️ Minecraft Java Edition

  1. 1.Open your server.properties file
  2. 2.Find the motd= line
  3. 3.Paste your generated MOTD after the equals sign
  4. 4.For two lines, use \n between lines
  5. 5.Save and restart your server
Example:
motd=§6§l✦ §fWelcome Server §6§l✦\n§7Play with friends

📱 Minecraft Bedrock Edition

  1. 1.Open server.properties
  2. 2.Edit server-name= for line 1
  3. 3.Bedrock supports fewer formatting options
  4. 4.Use § symbol instead of &

🎮 Source Engine Games (CS:GO, TF2, etc.)

  1. 1.Open server.cfg
  2. 2.Add line: hostname "Your Server Name"
  3. 3.Source supports limited color codes (mostly plain text)
  4. 4.Save and restart server

Tips & Best Practices

1

Keep It Short

MOTDs have a 59-character limit per line (including color codes). Keep messages concise and impactful.

2

Use Contrast

Choose colors that contrast well for readability. Avoid dark colors on dark backgrounds.

3

Test Before Deploying

Always preview your MOTD in-game before making it permanent. Some clients may display colors differently.

4

Update Regularly

Keep your MOTD fresh with seasonal themes, events, or announcements to maintain player interest.

5

Include Key Info

Use MOTD to display important server info like game mode, version, website, or Discord link.

6

Don't Overuse Formatting

Too many colors and effects can make your MOTD hard to read. Use formatting sparingly for emphasis.

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