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Minecraft MOTD generator

Write two lines in MiniMessage or & codes and see them in the multiplayer screen as you type. Load any server's MOTD by its address to start from it.

Load a server's MOTD

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server.properties has no hex: each colour becomes the nearest of the 16.

How to make a MOTD

  1. Type your two lines in MOTD. MiniMessage tags (<gold>, <gradient:#ffaa00:#ff5555>) and & codes both work.
  2. Press Center if you want the lines in the middle of the list.
  3. Set the name, player count and icon to see the full entry. They are only for the preview.
  4. Pick the Format for your server and press Copy.

Where the MOTD goes

Server File What to paste
Vanilla, Paper, Spigot server.properties the motd= line (16 colours only)
Paper with MiniMOTD plugins/MiniMOTD/main.conf the motds=[…] block
Velocity velocity.toml the motd = "…" line
BungeeCord config.yml, under listeners the motd: line

Restart the server, or run the plugin’s reload command, then refresh the server list in game.

Tips

  • Keep the most important words on the first line: some players only read that.
  • Don’t fill lines to the edge: very long lines are cut.
  • Centring uses spaces, so it looks right in the game’s font. It won’t look centred in a text editor.

Frequently asked questions

How many lines can a MOTD have?

Two. The server list shows two lines of about 270 game pixels each, so long lines are cut off.

Why do my hex colours not show from server.properties?

The vanilla server.properties MOTD only reads the 16 classic colours. For hex and gradients use a MOTD plugin such as MiniMOTD on Paper, or the motd setting of Velocity or BungeeCord.

How do I centre my MOTD?

Press Center. It measures each line with Minecraft's font widths and adds spaces in front. Bold letters are one pixel wider, which the tool counts.

Can I see the MOTD of another server?

Yes. Type its address in "Load a server's MOTD". The tool asks the server for its status like the game does, and loads its MOTD, player count and icon. Some large networks block these lookups, so their MOTD can't be loaded.

What size is the server icon?

server-icon.png must be a 64×64 PNG in the server's main folder. Upload any image and use Download server-icon.png to get it at the right size.

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