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# Welcome Messages

> Send players a private welcome message when they join your ER:LC private server.

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## What are Welcome Messages?

Welcome Messages send players a private message when they join your ER:LC private server. Use it to greet players, share your rules or point them to your Discord server.

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## How to Use Welcome Messages

Find **Welcome Messages** on the **ER:LC Integration → API** page, below **Mass Unban**.

### Configuration Options

| Setting | Description |
| - | - |
| Welcome Message | The PM sent when a player joins, at most once an hour per player. Clear it to turn welcome messages off. |

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## Example Use Cases

* Greet new players
* Point players to your rules, support channels or staff

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