Message builder

MOTD & Text Designer

Write MOTD text the way players will see it in the server list. Import a live MOTD, format two lines, preview truncation and export section-sign, ampersand, server.properties and MiniMessage formats.

MOTD & Text Designer

Design a two-line Minecraft server-list preview, then copy legacy section-sign output, ampersand plugin output, server.properties motd= output or MiniMessage.

SB
Example serverServerBuddy SMPSurvival | 1.21+
1.21 | 42/250
Line 1: 15 visible charactersLine 2: 16 visible charactersLength looks safe for a typical server list.Readable contrast: pass

Legacy section-sign output

Ampersand output

server.properties output

MiniMessage output

Use case

Why use this tool

Each utility supports a practical task around finding, preparing or presenting a public Minecraft server.

  • Preview a realistic server-list card with icon, version and two MOTD lines.
  • Use color and formatting controls without hand-writing every code.
  • Export the same design for vanilla config, plugin config or MiniMessage setups.
Keep exploring

Related server lists

Move from utility intent into live, crawlable server discovery pages.

Good to know

Text designer FAQ

Concise answers for players and server owners using this ServerBuddy utility.

What is a Minecraft MOTD?

The MOTD is the message shown for a server in the multiplayer server list. Servers often use it to show game modes, versions, events or short announcements.

Can a MOTD contain HTML?

No. Minecraft MOTDs use Minecraft formatting codes or chat components, not browser HTML. ServerBuddy escapes MOTD text before rendering it on public pages.

Should a MOTD be long?

Keep it short. A strong MOTD usually names the server, lists one or two main modes, and mentions the supported version or current event.