diff --git a/mods/ctf/ctf_modebase/ranking_commands.lua b/mods/ctf/ctf_modebase/ranking_commands.lua
index 1af43e5767..ee628b3b54 100644
--- a/mods/ctf/ctf_modebase/ranking_commands.lua
+++ b/mods/ctf/ctf_modebase/ranking_commands.lua
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ end)
 
 minetest.register_chatcommand("donate", {
 	description = "Donate your match score to your teammate\nCan be used only once in 10 minutes",
-	params = "<playername> <score> <message>",
+	params = "<playername> <score> [message]",
 	func = function(name, param)
 		local current_mode = ctf_modebase:get_current_mode()
 		if not current_mode or not ctf_modebase.match_started then
diff --git a/mods/other/random_messages/init.lua b/mods/other/random_messages/init.lua
index cac49c46d9..fcd80b3483 100644
--- a/mods/other/random_messages/init.lua
+++ b/mods/other/random_messages/init.lua
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ function random_messages.read_messages()
 		"You can capture multiple enemy flags at once!",
 		"Consider joining our Discord server at https://discord.gg/vcZTRPX",
 		"You can press sneak while jumping to jump up two blocks.",
-		"Use /donate <playername> <score> to reward a team-mate for their work.",
+		"Use /donate <playername> <score> [message] (message optional) to reward a team-mate for their work.",
 		"A medic and knight working together can wreak havoc on the enemy team(s)",
 		"Use /lb to see a list of bountied players you can kill for score",
 		"In the Nade Fight mode, you can team up with someone using the void grenade for easier kills.",