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Create a Multi-Line MOTD Message

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Contents (3)
  1. Expanding Your MOTD Across Multiple Lines
  2. Steps
  3. Design Tips

Expanding Your MOTD Across Multiple Lines

Multi-line MOTDs let you communicate more information—rules, events, or status updates—directly on the server list.

Steps

1. Open your MiniMOTD configuration file

2. Locate the MOTD text section

3. Use a line break character (typically \n or a newline in your config format) to separate lines

4. Example structure:

`

Line 1: Welcome to Our Server

Line 2: Join us for events this weekend!

`

5. Save the configuration file

6. Run /minimotd reload with minimotd.admin permission

7. View your server in the multiplayer list—both lines should display

Design Tips

  • Keep each line concise (under 50 characters for readability)
  • Use the first line for your server name or main message
  • Reserve the second line for status, events, or a call-to-action
  • Combine multi-line formatting with RGB colors for visual hierarchy
  • Test on the actual server list to ensure formatting displays correctly across different clients

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