Dedicated Server: Hytale Dedicated Server Setup

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Introduction

Do you have a Dedicated Server and want to host your own Hytale server on it? In this guide, we’ll explain step by step how to install and run the Hytale Dedicated Server on a Windows system.

Dedicated Server: Hytale Dedicated Server Setup

Prerequisites

To run a Hytale server, your system must meet a few basic requirements. The server runs on Java 25 and requires at least 4 GB of RAM. Both x64 and arm64 architectures are supported. Actual resource usage depends on the number of players, view distance, and world activity, so larger servers may need additional resources.

Before continuing, make sure Java 25 is installed on your Windows system. You can check the installation by opening Command Prompt and running the following command:

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java --version

If Java is not installed yet, follow our dedicated Install Java guide for Windows Server. It explains how to properly install and configure Java on your system.

Installation

Start by creating a dedicated directory for the Hytale server. This keeps all server files organized in one place. For example:

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C:\Hytale

The server requires two main components: the server application itself and the game assets. You can download these files using the Hytale command-line downloader, which is designed for server deployments and easier updates.

The CLI downloader provides a structured way to download and update Hytale server files. After downloading the downloader archive, extract it to a temporary directory. The archive contains a QUICKSTART.md file that explains the tool’s basic functions.

Run the downloader from the command line and follow the instructions to download the latest server version. Once the download is complete, copy the downloaded server files and the assets archive to your server directory. The directory should then contain the server JAR file and an assets archive such as Assets.zip.

Command	Description
`./hytale-downloader`	Download the latest version
`./hytale-downloader -print-version`	Display the game version without downloading
`./hytale-downloader -version`	Display the hytale-downloader version
`./hytale-downloader -check-update`	Check for hytale-downloader updates
`./hytale-downloader -download-path game.zip`	Download to a specific file
`./hytale-downloader -patchline pre-release`	Download from the pre-release channel
`./hytale-downloader -skip-update-check`	Skip automatic update checks

Configuration

Start the server

Start the server by running the JAR file and specifying the path to the assets archive. Adjust the path if your assets are located elsewhere. Open Command Prompt in the server directory and run:

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java -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets C:\Hytale\Assets.zip --bind 0.0.0.0:5520

Authentication

The server must be authenticated on its first start before players can connect. This is done directly through the server console using a device-based login process. Follow the instructions in the console to complete authentication.

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/auth login device

The output will look like this:

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> /auth login device
===================================================================
GERÄTE-AUTORISIERUNG
===================================================================
Besuche: https://accounts.hytale.com/device
Gib den Code ein: ABCD-1234
Oder besuche: https://accounts.hytale.com/device?user_code=ABCD-1234
===================================================================
Warte auf Autorisierung (läuft in 900 Sekunden ab)...

[User schließt Autorisierung im Browser ab]

> Authentifizierung erfolgreich! Modus: OAUTH_DEVICE

After authentication, your server can accept player connections.

Firewall configuration

By default, the server listens on UDP port 5520 and binds to all available interfaces. You can change the address and port if needed. The server communicates over UDP using QUIC. Make sure your firewall allows incoming UDP traffic on the selected port. Run the following command in PowerShell to quickly add the firewall rule:

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New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Hytale Server" -Direction Inbound -Protocol UDP -LocalPort 5520 -Action Allow

Performance tips

View distance is one of the most important factors affecting memory usage. Higher values increase RAM requirements because more world data must remain active at the same time.

For most setups, a maximum view distance of 12 chunks (384 blocks) offers a good balance between server performance and player experience.

For comparison, Minecraft servers use a default view distance of 10 chunks (160 blocks). Hytale’s default of 384 blocks is approximately equivalent to 24 Minecraft chunks, which explains the higher memory requirements. Adjust this value based on the expected number of players and available resources.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you now have a working Hytale server running on your system. From here, you can expand your setup by installing mods, adjusting world settings, and tuning performance parameters for your player base. We recommend regularly monitoring resource usage to ensure stable operation as your server grows.

If you have questions or need support, just contact our team—we’re here for you every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Java 25 and at least 4 GB of RAM. Both x64 and arm64 architectures are supported.

Open Command Prompt and run 'java --version'.

No. Download the server files using Hytale’s own command-line downloader, which downloads both the server application and the game assets.

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Dedicated Server: Hytale Dedicated Server Setup

Introduction

Prerequisites

Installation

Configuration

Start the server

Authentication

Firewall configuration

Performance tips

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

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Start the server

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Performance tips

Conclusion

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