diff --git a/cloud_setup.sh b/cloud_setup.sh
index 08bbe1d..0703fc6 100644
--- a/cloud_setup.sh
+++ b/cloud_setup.sh
@@ -259,4 +259,13 @@ mv /etc/ssh/moduli.safe /etc/ssh/moduli
 echo 'GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="cgroup_enable=memory swapaccount=1"' >> /etc/default/grub
 echo 'GRUB_DISABLE_RECOVERY="true"' >> /etc/default/grub
 
-echo '#########################################################################################################################                                UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS DEVICE IS PROHIBITED                                      ##                  You must have explicit, authorized permission to access or configure this device.                   ##   Unauthorized attempts and actions to access or use this system may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.      ##                        All activities performed on this device are logged and monitored.                             ##                            Disconnect IMMEDIATELY if you are not an authorized user!                                 #########################################################################################################################' > /etc/motd
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+# MOTD
+cat <<-EOF > /etc/motd 
+########################################################################################################################
+#                                UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS DEVICE IS PROHIBITED                                      #
+#                  You must have explicit, authorized permission to access or configure this device.                   #
+#   Unauthorized attempts and actions to access or use this system may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.      #
+#                        All activities performed on this device are logged and monitored.                             #
+#                            Disconnect IMMEDIATELY if you are not an authorized user!                                 #
+########################################################################################################################
+EOF
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