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How to Add Your Hytale Server to Server Discovery With Update 5, Hytale added Server Discovery, an in-game server browser that lets players find and join community servers directly from the game client. To get your server listed, you'll need to link it to your own Hytale account. By default, Shockbyte servers are authenticated using our shared credentials to simplify setup. To list your server on Server Discovery, you'll need to switch to your own Hytale account first. --- Switch to your own Hytale account The first step is to log out of the default Shockbyte profile and sign in with your own Hytale credentials. 1. Access your control panel and navigate to the Console area. 2. Run the command to log out of the default profile. 3. Run the command and follow the prompts shown in the console to sign in with your own Hytale account. --- Confirm you're authenticated Before continuing, make sure the new profile is active. 1. Run the command . 2. In the output, confirm your Hytale username is listed next to Profile:. This confirms you're now using your own credentials instead of Shockbyte's default profile. --- Create a server profile on the Hytale website Next, register your server on the Hytale account portal. 1. Head to the Hytale server profiles page. 2. Click Create Server and fill in your server details. --- Link your server Finally, link the server profile to your actual server using the command. 1. Once the server profile is created, you'll be given a command with a token, for example: . 2. Copy the full command, return to your panel console, and run it there. Your server will be submitted for review, and once it passes Hytale's manual review process, it will appear on the in-game Server Discovery page. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Change the Death Penalty on Your Hytale Server
This guide explains how to change the death penalty on your Hytale server. Adjusting this setting allows you to control what happens when players die, helping you tailor the gameplay experience to your preference. The death penalty is configured within the config.json file, which can be accessed through the Files section of your panel. The steps below will walk you through locating and updating this setting so your changes take effect. --- Editing the Config 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory. 3. Open . 4. Paste the following lines under 5. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install Mods and Plugins on Your Hytale Server
Once your Hytale server is online, you can expand the experience even further by installing mods on both the server and the client. Mods can add new mechanics, content, and quality of life improvements to make your world truly unique! --- Where to find Hytale mods Most Hytale mods can be found on CurseForge. You can browse and download mods directly from here: https://www.curseforge.com/hytale Before downloading, always check the mod description to confirm compatibility and any required dependencies. --- How to install mods on your Hytale server Installing mods on your server is quick and beginner friendly. 1. Log in to your Control Panel. 2. Stop your server. 3. Open the Files tab. 4. Navigate to the mods folder. 5. Upload the downloaded mod .jar file. 6. Start your server. Once the server finishes starting, the mod will be loaded automatically. --- How to install mods on your Hytale client Some servers require players to install mods locally in order to join. 1. Download the desired mod from https://www.curseforge.com/hytale 2. Open the Hytale Launcher. 3. Click the Settings icon. 4. Under Directory, click Open directory. 5. Navigate to the following folder: Hytale/UserData/Mods 6. Place the downloaded mod files into this folder. 7. Launch Hytale. --- With mods installed on both the server and client, you are ready to enjoy a fully customized Hytale experience. Have fun exploring what the community has created!
How to Choose the Right Hytale Server Plan and Performance Expectations
Hytale server performance can change depending on how many players are online and what is happening in game at the time. One of the moments where servers work the hardest is when new terrain is being generated. This usually happens when players explore new areas of the world. If several players are exploring different areas at the same time, the server may temporarily use more resources to keep everything running smoothly. --- What to Expect Based on How Your Server Is Played Rather than only thinking about player limits, it can be helpful to think about how your group usually plays on the server. More Relaxed Play Sessions - Small groups playing together - Exploration happening at a slower pace - Players spending more time in already explored areas In these situations, servers generally run smoothly, even on the Copper plan. More Active Play Sessions - Multiple players exploring different areas at the same time - Longer sessions with constant movement - Frequent generation of new terrain During these moments, it is normal for the server to use more memory for a while. Once exploration slows down or players regroup, performance usually settles again. On very active servers, having additional memory (RAM) can help reduce the impact of these busy moments. --- What Happens When a Server Gets Too Busy If a server becomes very active for longer periods, especially on smaller plans, you may notice a few temporary changes. This can include: - Brief lag during gameplay - Slower world loading when joining - Longer loading times while exploring new areas If this level of activity continues for a long time, the server may become unstable or, in some cases, crash. This usually happens when multiple players are exploring different areas and generating new terrain at the same time. This does not mean anything is wrong. It simply means the server is working harder than usual. --- Joining the Server for the First Time It is normal to experience a bit of lag when first joining a server. When you connect, the server needs to load and send the world around you, which can briefly affect performance, especially in unexplored areas. In most cases, this improves automatically once the surrounding world finishes loading. --- Server Plan Overview Our plans are designed around common playstyles and activity levels. - The Copper plan (5GB RAM) is a great fit for smaller groups and casual play, up to four players - The higher tier plan (8GB RAM) offers extra headroom for more active servers, supporting higher player counts and more frequent exploration - Custom plans allow you to choose between 9GB and 64GB of RAM and adjust player slots based on your needs Each option is designed to support different play styles, and short bursts of intense activity are normal on any plan. --- General Tips for Smoother Gameplay - On the Copper plan, performance is usually best when players explore together rather than spreading out in many different directions - If everyone explores new areas at the same time, you may notice short periods of lag or slower world loading - These slowdowns are usually temporary and improve once exploration slows down - Planning exploration in stages can help keep gameplay smooth on smaller plans These tips are meant to help set expectations and make busy moments feel less surprising. --- Ready to Get Started? Ready to get started? Check out our Hytale Getting Started Guide to get your server up and running. If you are still unsure which plan is right for you or have questions about performance, our support team is always happy to help guide you!
How to Troubleshoot your Hytale Server Connection
When joining your Hytale server, if you are experiencing either slow connection speeds or your world not loading when connecting to your server. This guide can walk you through the process of resolving this issue. --- Symptoms - Your Internet Connection is usually fast/stable. - Singleplayer worlds load without any issues. - Connecting to a Server/Friend is slow and the world doesn't load on your end - You are on Windows If these symptoms apply to you, this guide can assist you in resolving this particular issue. --- The Problem Some network devices, such as those from Intel & Realtek, have rare driver issues. The protocol that Hytale is using (QUIC), is very modern and not always fully supported on all computers. This is a known problem and will most likely not see a driver update. It affects modern platforms and also both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. --- Resolving the Issue 1. Open the Start Menu and type "View network connections". 2. Select the Control Panel link. 3. Select the Network Connection responsible for your Internet Connection. 4. Right-Click it, select "Properties". 5. Select "Configure..." ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="After attempting one of the following Solutions, please verify if it resolves the issue. You may not need to make all of these changes described for this to work." appearance="danger"} :: --- Solution 1 1. Select the Property "Priority & VLAN" 2. Change the Value to "Priority & VLAN Disabled" 3. Click "OK" and attempt to connect to the Server again --- Solution 2 1. Select "Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv4)" and select "Disabled" 2. Select "Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv6)" and select "Disabled" 3. Click "OK" and wait for your Internet Connection to be restored 4. Attempt to connect to the Server again --- Solution 3 1. Select "Advanced EEE" and select "Disabled" 2. Select "ARP Offload" and select "Disabled" 3. Select "Energy-Efficient Ethernet" and select "Disabled" 4. Select "Flow Control" and select "Disabled" 5. Select "Green Ethernet" and select "Disabled" 6. Click "OK" and wait for your Internet Connection to be restored 7. Attempt to connect to the Server again --- Solution 4 Should any of the previous solutions not resolve the connection issue, we recommend attempting to use a VPN to connect to the server. Using a VPN will act as a workaround and should provide you with much faster connections and allow you to view the server world. After trying these steps, if you are still facing any issues, please reach out to our support team for further assistance: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Import Player Data from Singleplayer to Your Hytale Server
If you want to carry over your progress from singleplayer into your Hytale server, you can do so by importing your player data. This allows your character data, inventory, and progress to be used online without starting over. ::ProseNote{title="Please Note" description="Player data is tied to the universe it was created in. Make sure you upload the player data to the correct universe on your server." appearance="danger"} :: --- Locating Your Singleplayer Player Data To access your singleplayer player data, you will need to open the universe folder from the game. 1. Open Hytale. 2. Click on Worlds. 3. Right click any world that belongs to the universe you want to use. 4. Click Open Folder. This will open the universe directory on your computer. 5. Navigate to the following folder: Inside this folder, you will find the player data files that store character progress and inventory. --- Uploading Player Data to Your Server Once you have located the player data, you can upload it to your server. 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Navigate to the Files tab. 3. Open the following directory on your server: 4. Upload the player data files from your computer into this folder. For best results, make sure the server is stopped while uploading player data.
How to Upload and Use a Singleplayer World on Your Hytale Server
If you have a Hytale world from singleplayer that you would like to continue playing on your server, you can upload it and use it online with friends. Hytale handles worlds a little differently, as each universe can contain multiple worlds, but once you know where to look, the process is straightforward. This guide will walk you through extracting your singleplayer world, uploading it to your server, and managing it in game. --- Locating Your Singleplayer World Files Before uploading anything, you will need to grab the world data from your singleplayer universe. 1. Open Hytale. 2. Click on Worlds. 3. Right click the world you want to upload. 4. Click Open Folder. This will open the world directory on your computer. 5. Navigate into the following path: Inside this folder, you will find one or more world folders. Each folder represents a world inside that universe. These are the folders you will upload to your server. --- Uploading Your World to the Server Once you have the world folder or folders ready, you can upload them to your server. 1. Access your Control Panel. 2. Navigate to the Files tab. 3. Open the following directory on your server: 4. Drag and drop your world folder or folders into this directory. --- Loading Worlds on the Server After uploading the worlds, you need to load them on the server so they become accessible. From the server console, run the following command for each world you uploaded: Replace with the exact name of the world folder. You can verify which worlds are currently loaded by running: --- Setting the Default World If your universe contains multiple worlds, you can choose which one players spawn into by default. Run the following command from the server console: This sets the selected world as the main world for the server. --- Traveling Between Worlds Once multiple worlds are loaded, admins and players with permission can move between them in game using: This allows seamless travel between worlds inside the same universe. That’s it! Your singleplayer world is now fully uploaded and ready to be explored on your Hytale server.