Hytale Dedicated Server Guides
Install, authenticate, configure, update, troubleshoot, back up, migrate, and operate a Hytale dedicated server.
Last updated: 2026-08-24
Use this hub to build a reliable Hytale server from the first Java check through updates, backups, mods, and public discovery.
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| Goal | Guide |
|---|---|
| Install and start a server | Dedicated server setup |
| Install a server on Ubuntu or another Linux distribution | Linux and Ubuntu server setup |
| Plan CPU, memory, storage, and network capacity | Hytale server requirements |
| Add and troubleshoot mods or early plugins | Server mods and plugins |
| Publish a verified public listing | Hytale Server Discovery |
| Edit server and world settings | Server config.json guide |
| Manage operators, whitelist, bans, and commands | Commands and permissions |
| Configure staged updates and rollback | Automatic updates |
| Diagnose a server that will not start or accept players | Server troubleshooting |
| Protect or move worlds and configuration | Backups and migration |
| Compare managed providers | Best Hytale server hosting |
| Review planned browser tools | Server tools |
| Check the site's targeted release status | Current version |
| Play without maintaining a dedicated server | Play Hytale with friends |
| Learn the current game and progression loop | Hytale Exploration Mode guide |
Official baseline
The current Hytale server manual specifies:
- Java 25.
- At least 4 GB of memory.
- x64 and arm64 support.
- UDP port 5520 by default, using QUIC rather than TCP.
- Authentication through Hytale services before accepting normal player connections.
universe/for world and player data, with configuration in files such asconfig.jsonandpermissions.json.
Four gigabytes is an installation floor, not a universal sizing recommendation. Player count, NPCs, mods, view distance, and players exploring separate areas can raise CPU and memory requirements substantially. Measure the real workload and set an explicit Java heap limit appropriate for the host.
Release compatibility
Hytale currently requires the client and server to use the same protocol version. Update the server promptly when the release client changes, and do not mix release and pre-release files, worlds, or mods without a tested rollback plan.
Primary reference
These guides summarize and organize the official Hytale Server Manual. Check the official manual before relying on an older command or default.