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Posted on Jan 13, 2026

How to Change Your Hytale Server MOTD

One of the best ways to attract new players to your Hytale server or build your community is a custom Message of the Day (MOTD). Whether you want to advertise a Discord server or share recent news, this little text box is the perfect billbo...
How to Change Your Hytale Server MOTD

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One of the best ways to attract new players to your Hytale server or build your community is a custom Message of the Day (MOTD). Whether you want to advertise a Discord server or share recent news, this little text box is the perfect billboard. The process is quick and simple, taking only a few minutes. In this Apex Hosting guide, we’ll show you how to change your Hytale server MOTD.

 

Setting Your Message

Before we begin, have your new message ready to go.

  1. Head towards your Apex server panel and select Config Files in the left menu.
  2. From this page, select Hytale Server Settings.
  3. In this page, locate the field to change your Hytale server name.
  4. Hytale Server Settings Field
  5. After you have entered your desired name, click Save, return to the main panel and Restart the server to apply the changes.

 

Your Server, Your Voice

Having a custom MOTD means you control the first thing players see before connecting. It allows you to build a brand, make announcements, or just welcome new adventurers. Whatever the case, having control over your Message of the Day is a vital tool for any server owner.