How to Setup Linux Welcome Message Using motd
- Last Updated On: June 22, 2021
- By: Scriptcrunch Editorial
When you do ssh to a remote server, you might see a welcome message with the OS name, Team Name, or Company name. This can be configured to show our own welcome messages.
Linux Welcome Message using motd
The welcome message is called motd (message of the day). You can put custom messages on motd
file for the Linux users to view it when logged in. Messages like maintenance, backup, warning, etc.
In this guide, we will teach you how to set up the Linux welcome message in simple steps.
1. The welcome message is saved in /etc/motd
file.
2. You can view the current message using the following command.
cat /etc/motd
3. To add a new welcome message, edit the motd
file and add your content. The next time a user logs in, he will see the new welcome message.
4. You can use the following command to edit the motd file
sudo vi /etc/motd
To add a custom design as a welcome message.
You can create the welcome design from here
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1 thought on “How to Setup Linux Welcome Message Using motd”
Nice article. Can you please explain to achieve nice designs or templates in the message of the day