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Set up automated server messages with scheduled tasks to display recurring announcements.
Automated server messages are a simple but effective way to communicate important information directly to your players in-game. Use them to display server rules, announce events, share helpful tips, or send regular reminders—all without requiring manual effort from admins.
With schedules, server messages can be automatically sent to the Day of Defeat: Source in-game chat using a predefined command—and repeated according to your schedule.
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Automated messages are created by scheduling a task to run a server command at a specific time or interval. The command can send a chat message, broadcast, or server notification.
Once the task is set up, it runs automatically in the background and displays the message to all connected players. This ensures consistent communication without requiring your team to be online all the time.
To create automated server messages, open your gameserver dashboard and go to Schedules. Create a new task and select the option to run a command. In the command field, enter the message command supported by your gameserver.
<Nachrichtenbefehl> <dein Nachrichtentext>
Replace the command with the game command or an extension command you want to use to trigger messages, and replace <dein Nachrichtentext> with the text you want your players to see.
You can then choose how often the message should be sent—for example, every few minutes, hourly, or at specific times of day. For detailed instructions on creating scheduled tasks, see the Scheduled Tasks guide.
Scheduled tasks give you full control over when and how often messages appear. Common use cases include:
You can adjust the interval at any time without restarting the server, so you can stay flexible as your server grows.
The functionality of automated server messages depends on the capabilities of the game and the commands it supports. While basic scheduled messages can be set up with standard server commands, these are often limited in terms of formatting, conditions, and advanced customization.
If the game supports additional plugins, mods, or extensions that offer more flexibility and customization options, it's worth using them. Specialized messaging systems often provide more features than standard commands and are better suited to complex or heavily customized server setups.
Automated server messages are a reliable way to keep players informed and engaged without manual effort. By scheduling tasks to run message commands, server admins can ensure consistent communication on their server.
Once set up, automated messages run on their own and can be easily reused by adjusting only the game-specific message command and text.
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