Hytale server hosting for your community
Run the official Hytale server for your friends or your community. Mods run on the server, so players join a modded world without managing mod packs, and the server can back up your worlds while it runs.
- Official Hytale server software on Java 25
- Server-side mods: asset packs and Java plugins
- Automatic backups and a built-in updater
- Per-world rules for PvP, fall damage and NPCs
- PortHytale uses the QUIC protocol over UDP, not TCP. Change the address and port with the --bind option.
- 5520 UDP (QUIC)
- RuntimeHypixel recommends the Adoptium (Temurin) build of Java 25.
- Java 25 on x64 or arm64
- Minimum memory
- 4 GB
- Mods
- Server-side packs and plugins
- BackupsTurn them on with --backup; --backup-dir sets the folder and --backup-frequency the interval in minutes.
- Built in, every 30 minutes by default
- VersionsPlayers are rejected when their protocol version differs from the server’s, so update the server right after each release.
- Client and server must match
Options
- Asset packs
- Java plugins
- CurseForge
- Automatic backups
- Hardcore
- Server Discovery
Game facts from the official Hytale Server Manual and Hypixel Studios’ news posts, checked in October 2026.
- DDoS protection
- 20 game server locations
Hytale plans are being prepared
Tell us your player count, view distance and the mods you plan to run, and our team will reply with the options. Or open a ticket and we will let you know when the plans are online.
How much RAM does a Hytale server need?
Hypixel names 4 GB as the minimum. Players and NPCs drive the CPU load; view distance and the loaded world area drive memory use.
Find your size
| Feature |
Starter
Up to 5 players
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Recommended Community
Up to 20 players
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Large
Up to 50 players
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Very large
50+ players or heavy plugins
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| Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore. | 4 GB | 6–8 GB | 10–12 GB | 16 GB+ |
| CPU coresEach world runs on its own main thread, so fast cores matter most; extra worlds and plugins use more cores. | 2 | 2–4 | 4 | 4+ |
| Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods. | 10 GB | 20 GB | 30 GB | 50 GB+ |
| View distanceHypixel recommends at most 12 chunks (384 blocks). A larger loaded area raises memory use quickly. | Up to 12 chunks | 8–12 chunks | 8–10 chunks | Set per server |
| Typical use | Friends on one world | A community server with a few mods | Public server with plugins and minigames | Several worlds or a heavily modded network |
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Starter
Up to 5 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 4 GB
- CPU coresEach world runs on its own main thread, so fast cores matter most; extra worlds and plugins use more cores.
- 2
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 10 GB
- View distanceHypixel recommends at most 12 chunks (384 blocks). A larger loaded area raises memory use quickly.
- Up to 12 chunks
- Typical use
- Friends on one world
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Recommended
Community
Up to 20 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 6–8 GB
- CPU coresEach world runs on its own main thread, so fast cores matter most; extra worlds and plugins use more cores.
- 2–4
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 20 GB
- View distanceHypixel recommends at most 12 chunks (384 blocks). A larger loaded area raises memory use quickly.
- 8–12 chunks
- Typical use
- A community server with a few mods
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Large
Up to 50 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 10–12 GB
- CPU coresEach world runs on its own main thread, so fast cores matter most; extra worlds and plugins use more cores.
- 4
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 30 GB
- View distanceHypixel recommends at most 12 chunks (384 blocks). A larger loaded area raises memory use quickly.
- 8–10 chunks
- Typical use
- Public server with plugins and minigames
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Very large
50+ players or heavy plugins
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 16 GB+
- CPU coresEach world runs on its own main thread, so fast cores matter most; extra worlds and plugins use more cores.
- 4+
- Disk spaceRoom for the game files, the world and its backups, plus updates and mods.
- 50 GB+
- View distanceHypixel recommends at most 12 chunks (384 blocks). A larger loaded area raises memory use quickly.
- Set per server
- Typical use
- Several worlds or a heavily modded network
Starting points built on the 4 GB minimum of the Hytale Server Manual; Hypixel publishes no figures for larger servers. Test your -Xmx value: frequent garbage collection under load means the server needs more memory.
Mods, worlds and server tools
Hytale is built for server-side modding: you install mods on the server, and players join without managing mod packs of their own.
Asset packs
Blocks, items, NPCs, loot and world generation defined in JSON, plus models, textures and sounds. Put the .zip packs in the mods folder.
Java plugins
Server-side .jar plugins can change core gameplay systems. Install plugins you trust, and rebuild them when Hypixel changes the network protocol.
CurseForge and the Mod Browser
The Hytale Server Manual names CurseForge as a source for mods, and since Update 6 the game also has a Mod Browser in its main menu.
Worlds and their rules
Every world in universe/worlds has its own config.json for the seed, PvP, fall damage, NPC spawning and the gameplay preset.
Backups and updates
Turn on automatic backups with --backup, and let the built-in updater install new versions when the server is empty.
Several servers, one community
Plugins can refer players to another server, so lobbies and minigame servers work without a separate proxy.
Set up your Hytale server
Four steps from a fresh server to your first players.
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Pick a size
Start from the table above: 4 GB is the minimum, and many players, a high view distance or plugins need more.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations.
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Sign in and set your rules
Authorise the server once with /auth login device, then set your rules in config.json and in each world’s config.json.
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Invite your players
Share the server address and UDP port 5520 so your players can add the server and join.
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Frequently asked questions
Which port does a Hytale server use?
UDP 5520 by default. Hytale uses the QUIC protocol over UDP, so only UDP has to be reachable. Change the address and port with the --bind option.
How much RAM does a Hytale server need?
The Hytale Server Manual names at least 4 GB. Many players and NPCs raise the CPU load, and a high view distance raises memory use. Start with the table above and adjust the -Xmx value if you see heavy garbage collection.
Which Java version does the server need?
Java 25. Hypixel recommends the Adoptium (Temurin) build, and the server runs on x64 and arm64 machines.
Do players need to install the server’s mods?
No. Hypixel built Hytale around server-side modding so that players can join a modded server without downloading external mods, and it does not plan to support client mods.
How do I install mods on a Hytale server?
Put the mod files (.zip asset packs or .jar plugins) in the server’s mods folder and restart the server. CurseForge is the main place to find them.
Why can players not join after a game update?
The client and the server must use the same protocol version. The launcher updates players straight away, so update the server right after each release; the built-in updater can check, download and apply the new version with the /update commands.
Why does the server ask me to sign in?
A Hytale server must be signed in to a Hytale account before players can join. Run /auth login device in the console and confirm the code within 15 minutes.
How do backups work?
Start the server with --backup to turn on automatic backups. They run every 30 minutes by default; change that with --backup-frequency and the folder with --backup-dir. Worlds and player data live in the universe folder.
Where are the whitelist, bans and permissions kept?
In whitelist.json, bans.json and permissions.json in the server folder. The server reads its files at startup and may overwrite changes made while it runs, so stop it before editing them by hand.
What view distance should I use?
Hypixel recommends at most 12 chunks, which is 384 blocks. The loaded area grows fast with view distance, and memory use grows with it. Since Update 6, the game shows players the server’s maximum view distance when one is set.
Can one server run several worlds?
Yes. Every world in universe/worlds runs on its own main thread with its own config.json. Plugins can also send players to another server, so a lobby with separate game servers needs no proxy.
Is Hytale still in Early Access?
Yes. Hytale entered Early Access on 13 January 2026 and gets stable updates every few weeks. Update 6 arrived on 27 August 2026 with Hardcore mode, Spectator mode and the Mod Browser.
Ready to open your Hytale server?
Tell us your players, worlds and mods, and we will help you pick the right Hytale server.