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Administrators who log in to the system console can configure custom messages of the day (MOTD). Refer to the following sections for supported message types and login methods:

Configuring the Message of the Day

This section outlines how to configure the MOTD.

To Configure the Message of the Day

  1. Choose Users > MOTD.

  2. Enter message text in the fields provided using the information in the following table as a guide.

    Message of the day Parameters

    ItemDescription

    System Authorization Message of the Day

    Enter a message for users before they log into the system from the console. A typical message warns users that access is private and requires permission. This message allows unauthorized users the opportunity to terminate their login session before accessing the system.

    System Authorization MOTD is supported only on logins from the console. Telnet, SSH and HTTP/HTTPS protocols do not allow the transfer of MOTDs in the protocol while establishing a session.

    HTTP/HTTPS Short System Authorization Message of the Day

    Enter a message warning users before they log into the system GUI that the system is private and requires permission to use. The message is limited to 511 characters.

    System Greeting Message of the Day

    Enter a message that is displayed following successful login. A typical message includes a system greeting along with notification about important events or changes to the system.

  3. When you have finished configuring settings, click Submit to make your changes take effect.

Message Types

The following message types are supported:

  • System Authorization Message of the Day
  • HTTP/HTTPS Short System Authorization Message of the Day
  • System Greeting Message of the Day

Login Methods

Several login methods are supported to access the EdgeMarc:

  • Command line access through serial console connection—System Authorization and System Greeting messages are displayed.
  • Telnet or SSH access—System Greeting message is displayed, but not the System Authorization message.
  • HTTP/HTTPS—Neither the System Authorization nor System Greeting message is displayed.