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# How to Set a Custom MOTD on a Hytale Server

> Learn how to change your Hytale server MOTD (message of the day) by editing config.json.

# Setting a Custom MOTD on a Hytale Server

Your Hytale server MOTD (Message of the Day) is the short text players see under your server name in the server list.

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## Change the MOTD in `config.json`

1. Open your server panel
2. Navigate to the **Files** tab
3. Find and open `config.json`
4. Find the MOTD setting near the top:
   ```json theme={null}
   "MOTD": "",
   ```
5. Replace it with your custom message:
   ```json theme={null}
   "MOTD": "Welcome to our Hytale server!",
   ```
6. **Save** the file
7. Restart your server