How to use a custom MOTD file in CS:S

Type motdfile motd_custom.txt in the server console to show that file to joining players. It can hold text, HTML or a URL.

motdfile

Sets the file the server loads its message of the day from.

motdfile <filename>

Examples

motdfile motd_custom.txt

Use a custom MOTD.

Arguments

filenameRequired: MOTD file name.

What it does

The MOTD is shown to players when they join. The default file is motd.txt in cstrike, and it can hold plain text, HTML or a URL.

The game's own description: The MOTD file to load.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to cstrike/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS:S server first.

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