How do I set a server icon or description (MOTD)?

Your server's appearance in the multiplayer list comes from two things: a text value for the message players see, and a small image file for the icon beside it. Both are quick to set from the panel, and this guide walks you through each one.

What controls your server's list appearance

The line of text under your server name (the MOTD) is a config value, while the little square icon is a separate image file you upload. They're independent, so you can set one, the other, or both.

Setting the MOTD and icon

1. Open the Files tab and edit server.properties.
2. Change the motd line to the message you want shown in the server list, then save.
3. For the icon, upload a 64x64 PNG named exactly server-icon.png to your server's root folder via Files (or SFTP).
4. Restart the server from the Console tab to apply both changes.

Tip: The icon must be exactly 64x64 pixels and in PNG format, or it simply won't display.

Frequently asked questions

My icon isn't showing up — why? It's almost always the size, the filename, or the location. Confirm it's exactly 64x64, named server-icon.png, and sitting in the server root — check all three.

Can I use color or formatting in the MOTD? Many Minecraft server softwares support formatting codes in the motd value. Check your software's documentation for the exact syntax.