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Getting Started with Hytale

This guide walks you through setting up your Hytale server, including the required authorization process.
Early Access Notice: Hytale is a brand new game. Expect bugs and changes as the game develops.

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Step 1: Access Your Server

  1. Log in to the Game Panel
  2. Select your Hytale server
  3. Wait for the initial installation to complete

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Step 2: Complete Authorization

After your server installs, you must authorize it with your Hytale account. This is a required step before your server can run.
1

Start the Server

Go to the Console tab and click Start
2

First Authorization URL

Watch the console for an authorization URL. Click the link or copy it to your browser.
First authorization URL in console
3

Enter the Code

On the authorization page, enter the code shown in your console and accept the authorization.
4

Second Authorization URL

After the first authorization, another URL will appear in the console. Click this link to complete the final authorization.
Second authorization URL in console
5

Authorization Complete

Once both authorizations are complete, your server will finish starting up.
Both authorization steps are required! Your server won’t start properly until you complete both authorization prompts.

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Step 3: Configure Important Settings

Before inviting players, check the Startup tab for important settings:
Security Alert: Allow OperatorsThe Allow Operators variable is enabled (1) by default. When enabled, any player can make themselves an operator!If you want to control who has operator permissions, set this to 0 before making your server public.
SettingDefaultRecommendation
Allow Operators1Set to 0 for public servers
Auth ModeauthenticatedKeep as authenticated for online play
Memory Overhead0Set to 2048 (reserves 2GB for system)
Automatic Update1Keep enabled for latest updates

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Step 4: Connect to Your Server

Once authorization is complete and the server is running:
  1. Launch Hytale
  2. Go to Multiplayer
  3. Add your server using the IP and port from the Network tab in the Game Panel
  4. Connect and play!

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Server Information

Find your connection details in the Game Panel:
  • Network tab shows your server IP and port
  • Share this information with friends to let them join

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Next Steps

Configure Settings

Review all server variables

Add Mods

Install mods using the built-in installer