# Customize your login message (MOTD)

## Static MOTD

If you just want to print a static message, put it in `/etc/motd`.

## Dynamic MOTD

If you want to print a dynamic message, it gets a bit more complicated.

### Disable other MOTD methods

First, make sure to disable other ways via which the MOTD is set.

Make sure the MOTD service is disabled:
```
systemctl disable motd
```

Delete the static motd file:
```
rm /etc/motd
```

### configure dynamic scripts

The dynamic MOTD is printed by executing the scripts in `/etc/update-motd.d`, in numerical/alphabetical order. Simply put any scripts you want to be run in there.