How to Set Up a Hytale Server
You already have a hosting server ready to go. Good. Your host takes care of the setup like installing Java and running the actual startup command, so this guide focuses on what you actually need to do inside your control panel to get a working Hytale world which your friends can join.
Setting up a Hytale server is mostly hands off if you already have a hosting plan. Pick Hytale from your host's game list, let it install, hit start, then run the device login code shown in the console to authorize the server. After that your friends just add your server IP and join.
What Your Server Needs
Your host already handles the technical requirements behind the scenes, but it helps to know what is running under the hood.
- Java 25. Hytale only runs on this version. Your host installs and manages this for you automatically.
- At least 4GB of RAM. This is the real minimum for a small server with a handful of players. More players or mods means more RAM, which you can usually adjust from your panel's resource settings.
- 10GB or more of storage. The game assets and your world data take up space, and it grows over time as the world grows.
You do not need to install anything or run setup commands yourself. That part is already done the moment your service is active.
Creating and Configuring the Server
Step 1: Pick Hytale as your game
In your host's control panel, select Hytale from the game list when creating your server. This installs the server files and the game assets automatically in the background.
Step 2: Let the install finish
Give the panel a few minutes to pull down the server files. You will usually see a progress bar or an installing status. Once it switches to online or ready, your server is good to go.
Step 3: Start the server
Hit the Start button in your panel. This is what actually runs the server in the background, using the settings your host has already tuned for you. You do not need to type any launch commands.
Step 4: Authenticate the server
The first time your server starts, check the console tab in your panel. It will show a short web address and a code, something like this.
Visit: accounts.hytale.com/device
Enter code: ABCD-1234
Open that link on your phone or computer, type in the code, and approve it. Once approved, your server is authenticated and players can connect.
World and Gameplay Settings
Your server keeps its important files in a few clear places. You can reach all of these through the file manager tab in your panel, no terminal needed.
File or folder | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Core server settings |
| Your world save and player data |
| What each player is allowed to do |
| Who is allowed to join |
| Who is blocked from joining |
| Records of server activity, useful for troubleshooting |
Two settings worth adjusting early are view distance and world size. View distance is how far the game renders around each player, and it is the single biggest factor in how much RAM your server uses. Open config.json in the panel's file editor and bring the default down to around 12 chunks (384 blocks). This keeps performance steady without making the world feel small. Most panels also offer one click backups for your universe/ folder. Turn that on, since it holds your entire world.
Inviting Players and Access Control
Once your server is running, getting friends in is simple.
- 1Your panel shows your server's IP address and port on the overview page. Share that with your friends.
- 2They add it as a server inside the Hytale client and connect.
- 3If you want a closed server, open
whitelist.jsonin the file editor and add their names so only approved players can join. - 4Use
permissions.jsonto decide who can build, who can use admin commands, and who is just there to play. - 5If someone causes trouble, their name goes in
bans.jsonand they are locked out.
Networking, ports, and firewall rules are already handled on the hosting side. You will not need to touch a router or set up port forwarding yourself.
RAM and Player Count Sizing
How much memory you give your server should match how many people are actually playing. Use this as a starting guide and adjust based on what you see in your host's resource monitor.
Player count | Recommended RAM | Recommended CPU |
|---|---|---|
1 to 5 players | 4GB | 2 cores |
5 to 10 players | 6GB | 4 cores |
10 to 20 players | 8GB | 4 or more cores |
20 or more players | 12GB or more | 6 or more cores |
If your usage regularly climbs above 90 percent, that is your sign to bump up resources rather than wait for lag to appear. View distance and the number of active mobs on the map affect this more than almost anything else, so trimming those down is often the fastest fix before adding more RAM.
Adding Mods Afterwards
Once your server is stable and running well, mods are a simple addition.
- 1Download mods from a trusted source such as CurseForge.
- 2Open the file manager in your panel and upload the mod file, either a
.zipor.jar, into themodsfolder. - 3Restart the server from the panel.
- 4Check the console or log tab to confirm the mod loaded without errors.
Add mods one at a time rather than all at once. This makes it much easier to spot which one is causing a problem if your server suddenly runs rough after a restart.
For a deeper walkthrough on mod setup and picking good mods for your world, see the Hytale mods guide.
