# What is the ClearTrigger Message of the Day (MOTD) and how do I use it?

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# MOTD

The MOTD (Message Of The Day) can be blank or populated and provides a method for the policy maker to communicate important messages to their ClearCase users. Any text placed in the field is displayed as a tail on many question or advise dialog boxes. The message is displayed for both ClearCase non-web users and web users. For example:

**;Final build for 3.8 tonight… Please check in all code.;;**

Would cause the MOTD to appear on many dialogs that your ClearCase users would see during their use of ClearCase.

 ![](https://community.abs-consulting.com/uploads/default/original/1X/6bef43476e12d7277fe4b51ff3cd26b0db6c3a46.jpeg)  
To restrict the conditions where the MOTD is displayed, populate the [MOTD Restriction List](https://www.abs-consulting.com/products_cd/cleartrigger_distribution/dilbert/cleartrigger/help/MOTD_restriction.shtml).