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Hytale: Command Overview

Overview of available console and in-game commands for Hytale game servers → Learn more now

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Introduction

Hytale game servers offer a variety of commands that allow admins to manage gameplay, players, worlds, and server configuration. These commands can be executed either via the live server console or directly in-game, provided the necessary permissions are granted.

On this page, you will find an overview of the commonly used and officially documented Hytale server commands.

Authentication

Authentication commands are necessary to authorize the server so it can accept player connections and interact with Hytale online services.

CommandDescription
/auth login deviceStarts the device-based authentication process. The server outputs a URL and a device code that must be confirmed with a Hytale account.
/auth login browserStarts a browser-based authentication process. Requires a graphical environment on the server.
/auth statusDisplays the current authentication status of the server.
/auth logoutLogs the server out and removes the active authentication session.

Players & Permissions

These commands control administrative access and fine-grained permission assignment for users and groups.

CommandDescription
/op add <PlayerName>Grants operator rights to the specified player.
/op remove <PlayerName>Revokes operator rights from the specified player.
/perm user list <uuid>Shows all permissions directly assigned to the user.
/perm user add <uuid> <permission>Assigns one or more permissions directly to the user.
/perm user remove <uuid> <permission>Removes specific permissions from the user.
/perm user group list <uuid>Shows all permission groups the user belongs to.
/perm user group add <uuid> <group>Adds the user to the specified permission group.
/perm user group remove <uuid> <group>Removes the user from the specified permission group.
/perm group list <group>Lists all permissions assigned to a group.
/perm group add <group> <permission>Adds permissions to a group.
/perm group remove <group> <permission>Removes permissions from a group.

Whitelist

Whitelist commands restrict server access to approved players.

CommandDescription
/whitelist add <playername>Adds the specified player to the whitelist.
/whitelist remove <playername>Removes the specified player from the whitelist.
/whitelist listShows all players currently on the whitelist.
/whitelist enableEnables the whitelist.
/whitelist disableDisables the whitelist.
/whitelist statusShows the current status of the whitelist.

World Management

World commands control creating, loading, unloading, and deleting worlds.

CommandDescription
/world create <name>Creates a new world with the specified name.
/world load <name>Loads an existing world and makes it active.
/world unload <name>Unloads a world without deleting its data.
/world remove <name>Deletes a world and all associated data.
/world setdefault <name>Sets the default world loaded at server startup.

Gameplay and Environment

These commands directly affect game rules and world behavior.

CommandDescription
/listShows all currently connected players.
/tp <player> <target>Teleports a player to another player.
/tp <player> <x> <y> <z>Teleports a player to specific coordinates.

Teleport & Positioning

Commands for managing player positions and visibility.

CommandDescription
/listShows all currently connected players.
/tp <player> <target>Teleports a player to another player.
/tp <player> <x> <y> <z>Teleports a player to specific coordinates.

Utility and Help

Utility commands provide help and server information.

CommandDescription
/helpDisplays a list of available commands.
/help <command>Shows detailed help for a specific command.
/statusDisplays current server status and uptime info.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Use the command /auth login device (device-based authentication with URL and device code) or /auth login browser (browser-based, requires a graphical environment on the server).
Use the command /auth status.
You can run them either through the live server console or directly in-game, provided you have the necessary permissions.

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