Linux How To Edit Motdโ
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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:
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/etc/motd:- This file contains the static message displayed after a user logs in.
- Edit this file to change the default MOTD message.
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/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.
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/etc/issue:- This file contains the pre-login message displayed before the login prompt.
- Edit this file to change the message shown before login.
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/etc/issue.net:- Similar to
/etc/issue, but used for network logins (e.g., via SSH).
- Similar to
Steps to Edit:
- Open the file or create a script using a text editor like
nanoorvim. - Make your changes or additions.
- Save the file and exit the editor.
- For scripts, ensure they are executable with
chmod +x <script-name>.
Example Commands:
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Edit
/etc/motd:sudo nano /etc/motdbash -
Create a script in
/etc/update-motd.d/:sudo nano /etc/update-motd.d/00-custom-motdbash -
Make a script executable:
sudo chmod +x /etc/update-motd.d/00-custom-motdbash