diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
index 6c5c310cb9..89d2a600f8 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/core/NetClient.java
@@ -171,6 +171,11 @@ public class NetClient implements ApplicationListener{
                 return;
             }
 
+            //special case; graphical server needs to see its message
+            if(!headless && player == Vars.player){
+                Vars.ui.chatfrag.addMessage(message, colorizeName(player.id, player.name));
+            }
+
             //server console logging
             Log.info("&y{0}: &lb{1}", player.name, message);