diff --git a/config.template b/config.template
index f928dc4..96ff097 100644
--- a/config.template
+++ b/config.template
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ port = /dev/ttyACM0
 [general]
 respond_by_dm_only = True
 defaultChannel = 0
+motd = "Thanks for using MeshBOT! Have a good day!"
+welcome_message = "MeshBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo  or, cmd"
 
 [bbs]
 enabled = True