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Where do I edit the MOTD on a Linux system?

To edit the Message of the Day (MOTD) on a Linux system, you can modify the following files and directories:

  1. /etc/motd:

    • This file contains the static message displayed after a user logs in.
    • Edit this file to change the default MOTD message.
  2. /etc/update-motd.d/:

    • This directory contains scripts that dynamically generate parts of the MOTD.
    • Each script in this directory is executed in order, and its output is appended to the MOTD.
    • Create or edit scripts here to add dynamic content to the MOTD.
  3. /etc/issue:

    • This file contains the pre-login message displayed before the login prompt.
    • Edit this file to change the message shown before login.
  4. /etc/issue.net:

    • Similar to /etc/issue, but used for network logins (e.g., via SSH).

Steps to Edit:

  1. Open the file or create a script using a text editor like nano or vim.
  2. Make your changes or additions.
  3. Save the file and exit the editor.
  4. For scripts, ensure they are executable with chmod +x <script-name>.

Example Commands:

  • Edit /etc/motd:

    sudo nano /etc/motd
    bash
  • Create a script in /etc/update-motd.d/:

    sudo nano /etc/update-motd.d/00-custom-motd
    bash
  • Make a script executable:

    sudo chmod +x /etc/update-motd.d/00-custom-motd
    bash
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