{"id":18420,"date":"2026-01-18T16:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18420"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:56:33","slug":"server-greeting-openrct2-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/server-greeting-openrct2-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Server Greeting OpenRCT2 Server"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Set a Server Greeting on Your OpenRCT2 Server<\/h2>\n

First impressions matter, especially in a collaborative park-building environment. The Server Greeting<\/strong> (also known as the “Message of the Day”) is an automated message that is sent to every player as soon as they connect to your server. This is the perfect place to welcome new guests, list specific building rules, or share a link to your community Discord. In this guide, we will show you how to configure this greeting using the GGServers panel.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your OpenRCT2 server. This dashboard allows you to manage all communication and social settings for your multiplayer park.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n

To ensure that your new greeting message is correctly updated in the server’s network configuration, you must first stop the server. Click the red Stop<\/strong> button on the main console. Wait for the status indicator to show that the server is “Offline” before proceeding.<\/p>\n

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Always stop the server before modifying automated broadcast messages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n

On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu provides access to all the primary configuration options for your OpenRCT2 instance.<\/p>\n

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Open the Server Settings menu to access your configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n

In the Server Settings menu, select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section handles the fundamental rules for your server world, including the automated messages sent to clients.<\/p>\n

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Go to General Settings to find the Server Greeting field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 5: Change the “Server Greeting” Setting<\/h3>\n

Locate the box labeled Server Greeting<\/strong>. Enter the message you want every joining player to see in their chat console. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function, so your greeting will be recorded the moment you finish typing in the box.<\/p>\n

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Enter your custom Message of the Day in this field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step 6: That is it!<\/h3>\n

Your server now has a custom welcome! Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. When you or any other player joins the server, your greeting will automatically appear in the chat history.<\/p>\n

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Welcome your players in style with OpenRCT2 server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our powerful panel makes it easy to manage your community and provide a great first impression!<\/p>\n

If your greeting message is not appearing or you want to add formatting to your text, please contact us at <\/strong>GGServers Support<\/a>. Our team is available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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