diff --git a/Essentials/src/config.yml b/Essentials/src/config.yml
index 89248180a..a507959c5 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/config.yml
+++ b/Essentials/src/config.yml
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ newbies:
   # If so, use this format, replacing {DISPLAYNAME} with the player name.
   # If not, set to ''
   #announce-format: ''
-  announce-format: '&dWelcome {DISPLAYNAME} to the server!'
+  announce-format: '&dWelcome {DISPLAYNAME}&d to the server!'
   
   # When we spawn for the first time, which spawnpoint do we use?
   # Set to "none" if you want to use the spawn point of the world.