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First Impressions in the Armor Room

In Mordhau’s server browser, having a clear and professional name is the first step to attracting players. While Mordhau does not officially support colored text in the main browser list (Rich Text), you can use tactical naming and a high-quality Message of the Day (MOTD) to leave a lasting impression.
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4 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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1. Setting the Server Name

  1. Navigate to your FREAKHOSTING Startup tab.
  2. Locate the Server Name field.
  3. Use a clear format (e.g., FREAKHOSTING | 1v1 Duel | 120 Tick | US East).
  4. Avoid using non-standard symbols that might cause your server to be filtered out by player search preferences.

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2. The Graphical MOTD

Unlike the browser name, the Message of the Day (MOTD) supports external links and images. This appears when a player is in the loading screen.
  1. Open Game.ini via the File Manager.
  2. Search for the [/Script/Mordhau.MordhauGameMode] section.
  3. Edit the following variable:
    • MotdURL=http://your-image-link.com/banner.png
  4. Set a relevant WebsiteURL= to link your Discord or community site.

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Image Hosting

For the MOTD banner, we recommend using a direct link to an image hosted on Imgur or your own web server. Ensure the link ends in .png or .jpg for the game engine to render it correctly.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Mordhau: Branding active.