Hosting a Hytale server
Hytale is Hypixel Studios' block-building adventure game, in Early Access since 13 January 2026 Much of the community plays on player-run survival, creative and minigame servers, listed in the in-game Server Discovery browser since Update 5.
The dedicated server is a Java program (it needs Java 25) that you fetch with Hypixel's Hytale Downloader, then sign in with a Hytale account before it will accept players. It talks to players over QUIC on UDP port 5520 by default, so a host has to forward UDP rather than the TCP most Java servers use. Mods are installed on the server only: players who join are sent what they need automatically.
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- RAM for your view distance. View distance is the main driver of memory use, and around 12 chunks is the usual recommended maximum. Four GB is the floor for a small group; busier or wider-view servers need far more.
- CPU for busy worlds. NPCs, large builds and minigame logic run on the server, so fast cores matter as numbers grow.
- Mod and plugin support. Hytale has server plugins (.jar), asset packs (.zip) and early plugins. Check you can upload to the
mods/ folder and switch on early plugins if you need them, since they are off by default.
- Fast updates. Client and server must be on exactly the same version, and Early Access patches arrive often. A host that updates quickly keeps players from being locked out.
- Config access. Server name, MOTD, password and player limit live in
config.json, so look for file access or a panel that edits it.
- Backups of the universe folder. Worlds and player data sit in
universe/. Back it up before every update.
- Location and DDoS protection. Public servers listed in Server Discovery draw attention, so pick a nearby datacentre with protection in place.
See the current Hytale hosting deals for offers from listed providers. For a whole machine, see dedicated servers.
Hytale server hosting FAQ
How many players can a Hytale server hold?
The limit is the MaxPlayers value in config.json, and there is no small fixed cap. In practice RAM, CPU and view distance decide how many players a server handles smoothly.
Do players need to install mods to join a modded Hytale server?
No. Mods go on the server, and the server sends players what they need when they connect.
Can I host a Hytale server for free?
Yes, if you run it yourself. The server software comes through the Hytale Downloader and runs on any x64 or arm64 machine with Java 25 and at least 4 GB of memory. It is only online while that machine is on, so groups who want a server up all day usually rent one.
Can I list my server in the in-game browser?
Yes. Server Discovery, added in Update 5, lets players search community servers from the main menu.
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