Joining Servers
🌍 The Server Browser
Hytale features a built-in server browser. You can:
- Filter by game type (Adventure, Minigame, Creative).
- Sort by ping and player count.
- View server banners and descriptions.
🎮 Minigames
Hypixel Studios knows minigames. Expect official and community servers featuring:
- SkyWars / BedWars
- Hunger Games
- Roleplay & Social Hubs
Hosting Your Own Server
Want to play with just your friends? Here is how.
1. Adventure With Friends
The easiest way to play co-op.
- Open your singleplayer world.
- Pause menu -> "Open to Friends".
- Your friends can now join you directly via their friends list. No port forwarding needed!
2. Dedicated Servers
For running 24/7 communities.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Software | Download the official Hytale Server JAR. |
| Hardware | Requires a decent CPU and at least 4GB RAM for small servers. |
| Configuration | Edit server.properties to change difficulty, max players, etc. |
| Scripts | Servers run on Java logic. You can drop in scripts to add new commands. |
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Administration Tools
Hytale comes with robust moderation tools out of the box.
- Built-in Permissions: Assign ranks (Admin, Mod, VIP) easily.
- World Guarding: Protect spawn areas from griefing.
- Replay System: Review match footage to catch cheaters.
- Parental Controls: Settings to limit chat interaction for younger players.
Having Connection Issues?
If you or your players are experiencing "Failed to connect to server" errors, check out our dedicated troubleshooting guide.
Common Issues Covered: Radmin VPN setup, Hamachi configuration, firewall fixes, port forwarding guide, and more.
🛠️ Fix Connection Issues →