# How to change MOTD for a Minecraft server

1. Access your server from the [gamepanel](https://gamepanel.fourseasonshosting.com/)

2. From the left side of the panel, open the **Config Editor** tab and select Server Properties.

3. Enter your desired text in the `MOTD` property and press save.

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4. Restart your server.

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You may use a site like [MCTools](https://mctools.org/motd-creator) to customize the text with different colors and styles.