With this datapack, you can set custom join messages whenever a "special"/"VIP" or normal ("generic") player joins. Just so you know, this datapack likely won't announce you the first time that you enter a server. If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment. Here are the README file's contents:

This datapack was originally designed for 1.21.1

Use this command for VIP or special players:

/tag <Player Name> add joinmessages.special

And this to unmark them:

/tag <Player Name> remove joinmessages.special

Go to these files to change each message and sound. Further instructions are in each.

Special players: special.mcfunction

Generic players: generic.mcfunction

To apply changes to the datapack, use this command:

/reload

JoinMessages-1.0.0-beta.zip

MC 1.21.1, 26.2

Beta 2026-09-01 Get

Requirements & install

How to use this data pack in Minecraft

Mods needed: None, works in vanilla
Minecraft: 1.21.1 – 26.2
Install folder: saves/<world>/datapacks

How to install data packs

Download the data pack .zip file (do not extract it).
New world: click Data Packs on the world creation screen and drop the .zip in. Existing world: open .minecraft/saves/<world>/datapacks.
Put the .zip into the datapacks folder of the world (servers: world/datapacks).
Run /reload in game (or rejoin the world) and check it with /datapack list.

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1.21.1, 26.2

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Minecraft Versions

MC 26.2 MC 1.21.1

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