Hytale Server Configuration Guide

Complete guide to configuring your Hytale dedicated server including config.json settings and world configuration.

XGamingServer integrates basic Hytale settings into the game panel. For advanced configuration, you can edit the config files directly.

Basic Configuration via Panel

Stop Your Server

Access the XGamingServer Panel and Stop your Hytale server.

Open Startup Settings

In the sidebar, go to Startup.

Edit Settings

Change the settings you want to modify, then start your server.

Advanced Configuration via config.json

Stop Your Server

Access the XGamingServer Panel and Stop your Hytale server.

Open the Config File

In the sidebar, go to Files. Open the config.json file in the server root directory.

Edit Settings

Modify the settings you want to change. Here is a reference of available settings:

{
  "Version": 3,
  "ServerName": "Hosted By XGamingServer",
  "MOTD": "",
  "Password": "",
  "MaxPlayers": 100,
  "MaxViewRadius": 32,
  "LocalCompressionEnabled": false,
  "Defaults": {
    "World": "default",
    "GameMode": "Adventure"
  },
  "ConnectionTimeouts": {
    "JoinTimeouts": {}
  },
  "RateLimit": {},
  "Modules": {},
  "LogLevels": {},
  "Mods": {},
  "DisplayTmpTagsInStrings": false,
  "PlayerStorage": {
    "Type": "Hytale"
  }
}

Save and Start

Click Save and start your server.

Server Settings Reference

SettingDescription
ServerNameDisplay name in the server browser
MOTDMessage of the Day shown to players
PasswordConnection password (empty = no password)
MaxPlayersMaximum concurrent players
MaxViewRadiusServer render distance (lower = better performance)
Defaults.WorldDefault world players spawn in
Defaults.GameModeDefault game mode (Adventure or Creative)

World Configuration

Each world has its own config file at universe/worlds/<WorldName>/config.json with per-world settings like PvP, fall damage, and NPC spawning. See our individual guides for:

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