MOTD Maker
Create beautiful server MOTDs with colors and formatting. Click a line to select it, then use the buttons above.
EditorInserting to: Line 1
Colors (click to insert)
Formatting
Server List Preview
My Minecraft Server
Line 1...
Line 2...
server.properties format
Color Code Reference
&0
&1
&2
&3
&4
&5
&6
&7
&8
&9
&a
&b
&c
&d
&e
&f
How to Create a Minecraft Server MOTD
The GBNodes Minecraft MOTD Maker is a free online tool that lets you design your server's Message of the Day using all 16 Minecraft color codes and formatting options. Type your text, click a color or formatting button to insert the code, and see a live preview of exactly how it will appear in the Minecraft server list.
When you're happy with the result, click Copy to Clipboard. The tool automatically converts your color codes to the correct \u00A7 format used in server.properties. Paste it directly into the motd= line and restart your server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Minecraft server MOTD?
MOTD stands for Message of the Day — the text shown below your server's name in the Minecraft multiplayer server list. It supports colors, bold, italic, and other formatting codes.
How do I add color to my Minecraft MOTD?
Use Minecraft color codes prefixed with the & symbol. For example, &aHello makes 'Hello' appear green. Click any color in the MOTD Maker to insert the code automatically. The live preview updates instantly.
How many lines can a Minecraft MOTD have?
Minecraft MOTDs support exactly two lines. Use the Line 1 and Line 2 inputs in the MOTD Maker to design each line independently with different colors and formatting.
How do I add the MOTD to my server.properties file?
After creating your MOTD, click Copy to Clipboard. The tool outputs the motd= line in the correct server.properties format with \u00A7 encoding. Paste it into your server.properties file and restart your server.
What does \u00A7 mean in server.properties?
\u00A7 is the Unicode encoding for the section sign (§), which is Minecraft's internal color code prefix. In server.properties, color codes use § instead of &. The MOTD Maker converts & codes to \u00A7 automatically.
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