First Join Message
by Serilum
First Join Message greets each newcomer with a configurable message, and can also broadcast a second message to the whole server when a new player arrives.
What it does
The mod is a minimalistic configuration-driven addition. It sends one message to each player the first time that player joins a world, which can serve as an immersive opening line or as an informational note such as server rules or minigame instructions. The text, its colour and the player name placeholder %s are all set in the config file, and leaving the message empty turns it off.
A second option broadcasts a separate message to the whole server whenever a new player joins, with its own text and colour. Collective is required, and the server runs the mod alone, so players join without installing anything. The mod is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 29 release versions, 1.16.5 – 26.3, and the code is licensed as All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Source code and an issue tracker are public.
Key features
Personal first-join message
Each new player receives a configurable message the first time they join, with %s replaced by the player's name.
Server-wide broadcast
An optional second message is shown to all players when a new player joins, with its own text.
Colour selection
Each message takes one of sixteen colours, chosen by a numeric index from 0 to 15 in the config file.
Disable by leaving blank
Either message is turned off by setting its text to an empty string.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Immersive arrival text
A survival or adventure world can greet newcomers with a short story line that sets the tone of the first session.
Server rules and guidance
Server owners can show rules, links or minigame instructions as soon as a player enters for the first time.
Community announcements
The broadcast option lets an operator announce that a new player has arrived, which suits busy public servers.
Who it’s for: Server owners and modpack builders who want a short, configurable greeting for new players on servers running Fabric, Forge, NeoForge or Quilt.
How it compares
Custom Join&Leave Messages is server-side only, runs on Fabric for 1.21.11 and is under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Discord Integration is also server-side only, is open source under the MIT License and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.12.2 – 26.2, but it sends join notices to a Discord channel rather than to the game. No Join Leave Messages is server-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, published for Fabric on 1.21 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Join Message | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-02 |
| Custom Join&Leave Messages | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-04-17 |
| Discord Integration | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-09-13 |
| No Join Leave Messages | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-20 |
Questions
Does First Join Message require another mod?
Does First Join Message need to be on the client?
Can the message include the player's name?
Which game versions have files for First Join Message?
In the catalog
First Join Message is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
First Join Message is a minimalistic configurable mod which sends a message to players who join a world for the first time. This can be used to create a more immersive first experience, or a more informational message with for example the rules of a server or minigame. There is also an option to broadcast a message…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/first-join-message
- Owner
- Serilum
- Published
- 2022-09-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15