How to Make a CSS MOTD

The Message Of The Day on a "Counter-Strike: Source," or CSS, server is the message that is displayed when users first connect to the server. "Counter-Strike: Source" is an online computer game which requires users to connect to a server in order to play. While "Counter-Strike: Source" servers display a standard MOTD by default, you might want to edit it to, for example, offer a personalized greeting to players or to tell them about special events. You can edit the MOTD on your "Counter-Strike: Source" server by modifying a specific file.

Instructions

1. Open the directory into which you installed your "Counter-Strike: Source" server. Typically, that directory is named "cstrike." If your server is on a remote computer, you can either use Windows' remote connection tool or an FTP client to connect to it. If your "Counter-Strike: Source" server is on your own computer, open that directory in Windows Explorer.

2. Double-click on the "motd.txt" file. The computer will now automatically launch Notepad and open the file.

3. Replace the default MOTD by any message you wish to display to players connecting to your server.

4. Save the file by clicking on "File" and selecting "Save."