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Minecraft MOTD Generator

Build a two-line Minecraft server MOTD with color helpers, a server-list style preview, and an escaped server.properties motd= line.

Minecraft MOTD Generator

Insert color code

Paste the motd= value into server.properties. Use \n between lines. Prefer § in the file; & is shown in the editor for convenience and converted on export.

Server list preview

Minecraft MOTD Generator helps you craft a two-line server list message with color codes, a dark preview that approximates the multiplayer list, and a ready motd= line for server.properties.

Type each line with familiar & codes, tap helper buttons to insert colors and formats, then copy the escaped export. The tool converts ampersand codes to section signs and escapes characters that break properties files, including newlines as \n.

Use it when launching a new world, refreshing seasonal branding, or checking that your second line still reads clearly beside player counts. Drafting stays in your browser.

What Minecraft MOTD Generator does

Builds a server MOTD string from two editable lines.

  • Line 1 and line 2 inputs with & color codes
  • Insert buttons for common colors and formats
  • Live preview styled like a dark server list row
  • Escaped motd= output for server.properties
  • Copy action for the full properties line

Who Minecraft MOTD Generator is for

  • Server owners updating the public list blurb
  • Community managers coordinating event messaging
  • Hosts who want readable colors without trial-and-error restarts
  • Anyone pairing MOTD text with Discord event timestamps

How to use Minecraft MOTD Generator

1. Open Minecraft MOTD Generator on beeforge.dev.
2. Enter line 1 (often the server name or main hook).
3. Enter line 2 (rules, gamemode, or event note).
4. Click color helpers to insert codes into the focused line.
5. Check the preview for contrast and length.
6. Copy the motd= line into server.properties and restart or reload as your host requires.

Features

  • Two-line MOTD workflow matching Java server list layout
  • Ampersand editing with section-sign export
  • Properties escaping for \, :, =, and newlines
  • Related tools for color codes, give commands, and Discord times

Examples

  • &aWelcome to &l&bBeeForge SMP over &eSurvival &7| &dEvents.
  • Seasonal line two: &cWinter event &7ends Sunday.
  • Minimal white-on-dark: &fVanilla+ &7| &aWhitelist open.

Tips and limits

  • Keep each line short; the client truncates long MOTDs.
  • High contrast (yellow/white on dark) reads best in the list UI.
  • Some hosts wrap MOTD differently; always verify in the multiplayer screen.
  • JSON component MOTDs used by some proxies are not this classic format.

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FAQ

Should I paste & or § into server.properties?

This export uses § in the motd= value, which is what most Java servers expect. The editor keeps & for easier typing.

Why is there a backslash before n?

\n is how server.properties encodes the line break between MOTD lines.

Is my MOTD uploaded?

No. Preview and escaping run in your browser.

Can I embed the tool?

Use the [beeforge_minecraft_motd_generator] shortcode on BeeForge WordPress pages after the module is registered.

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