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Ryan: /* Option #2: Host Your Own Hytale Server */

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Option #2: Host Your Own Hytale Server

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	Want to run your own Hytale server at home or on your own hardware? This guide will walk you through everything step by step.		Want to run your own Hytale server at home or on your own hardware? This guide will walk you through everything step by step.

	~~https~~:~~//youtu.be/~~VaU4HarMbp8		{{#ev:youtube\|VaU4HarMbp8\|640\|center}}

	=== What You'll Need ===		=== What You'll Need ===

Ryan at 14:36, 15 January 2026

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	Want to run your own Hytale server at home or on your own hardware? This guide will walk you through everything step by step.		Want to run your own Hytale server at home or on your own hardware? This guide will walk you through everything step by step.

			https://youtu.be/VaU4HarMbp8

	=== What You'll Need ===		=== What You'll Need ===

Ryan: /* Step 5: Changing any Server Settings */

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Step 5: Changing any Server Settings

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	You can find your server.json in the root directory as well as a server.json in the /universe/worlds/Orbis/server.json - more details here:		You can find your server.json in the root directory as well as a server.json in the /universe/worlds/Orbis/server.json - more details here:

	* [Hytale Advanced Server Configuration]		* [[Hytale_Advanced_Server_Configuration\|Hytale: Advanced Server Configuration]]

	== Quick Reference ==		== Quick Reference ==

Ryan at 04:12, 14 January 2026

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	'''Important:''' Always stop your server before editing configuration files!		'''Important:''' Always stop your server before editing configuration files!

			=== Step 5: Changing any Server Settings ===

			You can find your server.json in the root directory as well as a server.json in the /universe/worlds/Orbis/server.json - more details here:

			* [Hytale Advanced Server Configuration]

	== Quick Reference ==		== Quick Reference ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

			* [Hytale Advanced Server Configuration]
	* [[How to Join a Hytale Server]]		* [[How to Join a Hytale Server]]
	* [[How to Install Mods on a Hytale Server]]		* [[How to Install Mods on a Hytale Server]]

Ryan at 00:59, 14 January 2026

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	'''Method B: Use the Hytale Downloader tool (best for keeping updated)'''		'''Method B: Use the Hytale Downloader tool (best for keeping updated)'''

	# Download the [https://~~support~~.hytale.com/ Hytale Downloader] from the official ~~support~~ site		# Download the [https://downloader.hytale.com/hytale-downloader.zip Hytale Downloader] from the official download site
	# ~~Run~~ the downloader to ~~automatically fetch~~ the latest server files		# Extract and run the downloader - it will prompt you to authenticate with your Hytale account
	~~# This method~~ makes it easy ~~to update your server~~ when new versions release		# The downloader fetches the latest server files and makes updating easy when new versions release

	=== Step 2: Start the Server for the First Time ===		=== Step 2: Start the Server for the First Time ===

	# Create a new folder for your server (example: <code>C:\HytaleServer</code>)		# Create a new folder for your server (example: <code>C:\HytaleServer</code>)
	# Place the server files (<code>~~HytaleServer.jar~~</code> and <code>Assets.zip</code>) in this folder		# Place the server files (<code>Server</code> folder and <code>Assets.zip</code>) in this folder
	# Open Command Prompt or Terminal in that folder		# Open Command Prompt or Terminal in that folder
	# Run this command:		# Run this command:
	<pre>java -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</pre>		<pre>java -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</pre>
			On Linux/Mac, use forward slashes: <code>java -jar Server/HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>

	The server will start up and create all its configuration files. You'll see text scrolling in the window as it loads.		The server will start up and create all its configuration files. You'll see text scrolling in the window as it loads.
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	! Your Available RAM !! Command to Use		! Your Available RAM !! Command to Use
	\|-		\|-
	\| 4 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms3G -Xmx3G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>		\| 4 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms3G -Xmx3G -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\| 6 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms5G -Xmx5G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>		\| 6 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms5G -Xmx5G -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\| 8 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms7G -Xmx7G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>		\| 8 GB \|\| <code>java -Xms7G -Xmx7G -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>
	\|}		\|}

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	'''Windows - Create <code>start.bat</code>:'''		'''Windows - Create <code>start.bat</code>:'''
	<pre>@echo off		<pre>@echo off
	java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip		java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip
	pause</pre>		pause</pre>

	'''Linux - Create <code>start.sh</code>:'''		'''Linux - Create <code>start.sh</code>:'''
	<pre>#!/bin/bash		<pre>#!/bin/bash
	java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</pre>		java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar Server/HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</pre>
	Then make it executable: <code>chmod +x start.sh</code>		Then make it executable: <code>chmod +x start.sh</code>

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	! File/Folder !! What It Does		! File/Folder !! What It Does
			\|-
			\| <code>Server/</code> \|\| Contains HytaleServer.jar (the server executable)
			\|-
			\| <code>Assets.zip</code> \|\| Game assets required by the server
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>config.json</code> \|\| Main server settings (server name, max players, etc.)		\| <code>config.json</code> \|\| Main server settings (server name, max players, etc.)
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	! Task !! Command		! Task !! Command
	\|-		\|-
	\| Start server (basic) \|\| <code>java -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>		\| Start server (basic) \|\| <code>java -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\| Start with 4GB RAM \|\| <code>java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>		\| Start with 4GB RAM \|\| <code>java -Xms4G -Xmx4G -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\| Use a different port \|\| <code>java -jar HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip --bind 0.0.0.0:25565</code>		\| Use a different port \|\| <code>java -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --assets Assets.zip --bind 0.0.0.0:25565</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\| See all options \|\| <code>java -jar HytaleServer.jar --help</code>		\| See all options \|\| <code>java -jar Server\HytaleServer.jar --help</code>
	\|}		\|}

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RyanC: /* Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!) */

2021-09-14T12:46:23Z

Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!)

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	== Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!) ==		== Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!) ==
	[https://www.survivalservers.com/sspanel/?game=hytale&trckaff=3881&trckit=WIKI ~~http://i.imgur.com/Dx6BNmP.gif~~]		[[File:Control panel.gif\|none\|link=https://www.survivalservers.com/sspanel/?game=hytale&trckaff=3881&trckit=WIKI]]

	[https://www.survivalservers.com/sspanel/?game=hytale&trckaff=3881&trckit=WIKI ~~https://i.imgur.com/quf43B6.png~~]
			[[File:Hytale_game_server.png\|none\|link=https://www.survivalservers.com/sspanel/?game=hytale&trckaff=3881&trckit=WIKI]]

	== Option #2: Creating a Hytale Server From Your Home Computer or Dedicated Server ==		== Option #2: Creating a Hytale Server From Your Home Computer or Dedicated Server ==

Ryan at 18:37, 6 May 2020

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	Creating a Hytale game server is an easy process that can be done from either a dedicated server or your home computer.		Creating a Hytale game server is an easy process that can be done from either a dedicated server or your home computer. Alternatively, you can choose a [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/hytale/ Hytale server host] that will fit your needs.

	== Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!) ==		== Option #1: Renting a Hytale server (see example control panel below!) ==