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update-motd

compliments pam_motd in libpam-modules

  • motd-script-framework
  • TERMINAL
  • PAM
  • LOGIN
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 5, 2026 description in en

Description

Login MOTD content can be assembled from scripts in `/etc/update-motd.d` for systems using pam_motd-style messages. update-motd is for administrators who want dynamic text shown at shell login.

Keep MOTD scripts fast, local, and non-sensitive. Login message hooks can slow authentication, leak host information, execute unexpected scripts, or confuse users if generated output is stale or misleading.

How to run

update-motd

Commands: update-motd

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