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17 ArticlesHow to Automatically Restart Your Hytale Server
Letting your Hytale server run for long periods of time can slowly build up unused data in memory. Over time, this can lead to lag, performance drops, or unexpected crashes. The good news is that regular restarts keep everything fresh and running smoothly! Scheduling automatic restarts is an easy way to maintain performance without having to remember to restart the server manually. --- How to Set Up Automatic Scheduled Restarts You can schedule automatic restarts directly from your Shockbyte control panel using the Tasks system. 1. Access your Control Panel and open your Hytale server. 2. Navigate to the Quick Tasks tab in the left menu. 3. Locate the Restart Server quick action and click Configure. 4. Give the task a name and click Save. The name is only for your reference, so feel free to call it something like Automatic Restarts. 5. Go to the My Tasks tab and click the clock icon next to the task you just created. 6. This quick action does not require any arguments, so click Next Step. 7. Set a schedule that works best for your server and click Schedule. That’s it. Your Hytale server will now restart automatically based on the schedule you set, helping keep performance smooth and your world running without hiccups.
How to Enable and Manage a Hytale Whitelist
Whitelisting allows you to control who can access your Hytale server. When enabled, only players that are added to the whitelist will be able to join. This is a great way to keep your server private, limit access to friends, or prevent unwanted players from joining. --- Setting Up a Whitelist Whitelisting on a Hytale server can be enabled using simple commands and does not require restarting the server. You can run these commands from the server console in your control panel, or in game if you have admin or operator permissions. 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Open your server and navigate to the Console tab. 3. Enter the following command to enable the whitelist: You can disable the whitelist at any time by using: Once enabled, only players on the whitelist and admins will be able to join the server. --- Managing the Whitelist After enabling the whitelist, you can add or remove players whenever needed. Add a player to the whitelist: Remove a player from the whitelist: These changes apply immediately, so players will gain or lose access as soon as the command is run. Using a whitelist is a simple and effective way to secure your Hytale server and keep full control over who can join!
How to Customize Your Hytale Server MOTD
A MOTD, or Message Of The Day, is a short message that represents your Hytale server. It is a great place to show off your server’s personality, share a welcome message, or display important information for players. You can customize your server MOTD directly from the control panel, just like the server name and password. How to Change Your Server MOTD 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Stop your server before making any changes. 3. Navigate to the Config tab. 4. Locate the setting labeled Message Of The Day (MOTD). 5. Enter the message you want players to see. 6. Save the changes, then start your server. Once the server is back online, your new MOTD will be active and visible to players when they view or connect to your server.
How to Configure Your Hytale Server Settings
Configuring your Hytale server allows you to fine tune gameplay, performance, and world behavior. Hytale separates configuration into two main areas: general server settings and per world settings. This guide explains where to find each type of setting and what they control. --- General Server Settings The most common and basic server settings can be configured directly from the Config tab in your control panel. These settings apply to your server or universe as a whole. Server Information | Setting | Description | |------|------------| | Server Name | The name players will see when joining your server. | | Message Of The Day (MOTD) | A short message shown to players when they connect. | | Server Password | Optional password to restrict access to your server. Leave empty for public access. | Performance and Network | Setting | Description | |------|------------| | Max View Radius | Controls how far players can see. Higher values may impact performance. | | Local Compression Enabled | Reduces network usage and improves connection stability. | Gameplay Defaults | Setting | Description | |------|------------| | World | Sets the world that new players will spawn into when joining the server for the first time. If the world does not exist, it will be created automatically. Players who have joined before will continue spawning in the world they last visited. | | Game Mode | Sets how players interact with the world, such as Adventure or Creative. | To change the default starting world for all players, run the following command in the console: --- Per World Configuration Each world in your universe has its own configuration file, allowing you to control world specific behavior independently. Where to Find World Config Files 1. Open the Files tab in your control panel. 2. Navigate to: . For this example, the world name is . --- Common World Settings Inside each config.json file, you can customize how that specific world behaves. Below are the most commonly adjusted options. Gameplay Rules | Setting | Description | |------|------------| | IsPvpEnabled | Enables or disables player versus player combat. | | IsFallDamageEnabled | Controls whether players take fall damage. | | IsGameTimePaused | Pauses or allows time progression. | | IsSpawningNPC | Enables or disables NPC spawning. | World Behavior | Setting | Description | |------|------------| | Seed | Controls world generation. | | WorldGen | Defines the world generation type. | | SaveNewChunks | Enables saving of newly generated chunks. | | IsUnloadingChunks | Controls chunk unloading behavior. | These settings apply only to the selected world and do not affect other worlds in the universe. --- Console and In-Game Configuration Most settings can be adjusted using commands. If you are an admin or operator, run in-game to view all available commands. If you are not yet an admin, follow our guide here: How to Add an Admin to your Hytale Server. Have fun and make it yours!
How To Kick, Ban and Unban Players From Your Hytale Server
Moderation tools are essential for keeping your Hytale server fun, fair, and under control. Whether you need to remove a disruptive player, block access, or reverse a moderation action, Hytale makes player management simple and flexible. ::ProseNote{title="Important Reminder" description="You must be an admin or operator to use these commands in game. If you are not yet an admin, you can follow our guide here: How to Add an Admin to your Hytale Server." appearance="danger"} :: --- Kick, Ban, and Unban Commands These commands can be run either from the server console or in game. When using the server console, do not include a slash at the beginning of the command. When using in game chat, include a slash before the command. Kick a Player Removes a player from the server without preventing them from rejoining. Server Console In Game Ban a Player Prevents a player from joining the server until the ban is removed. You can optionally add a reason after the player name. Server Console In Game Unban a Player Allows a previously banned player to join the server again. Server Console In Game Using these commands, you can quickly manage players and keep your Hytale server enjoyable for everyone.
How To Change The Name Of Your Hytale Server
Giving your Hytale server a custom name is a fun way to add personality to your world. Whether you are going for something serious, silly, or creative, your server name helps set the tone for the adventure ahead. --- Changing Your Server Name You can change your Hytale server name directly from the configuration panel. 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Stop your server before making any changes. 3. Navigate to the Config tab. 4. Locate the setting labeled Server Name. 5. Enter your preferred server name. 6. Save the changes, then start your server. Once the server is back online, your new server name will be active!
How to Add a Password to Your Hytale Server
Adding a server password is a simple way to keep your Hytale server private and make sure only invited players can join the fun. --- Setting a Server Password You can set or change your Hytale server password directly from the configuration panel. 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Stop your server before making any changes. 3. Navigate to the Config tab. 4. Locate the setting labeled Server Password. 5. Enter the password you want players to use when joining. 6. Save the changes, then start your server. Once the server is back online, players will be prompted to enter the password when connecting.