Guides and Tutorials

Learn everything about Hytale servers and multiplayer gaming

How to Create a Hytale Server

Creating your own Hytale server allows you to build a custom gaming experience for your community. Follow these steps:

Server Requirements

  • Dedicated server or VPS with at least 4GB RAM
  • Ubuntu 20.04+ or Windows Server
  • Java 17 or higher
  • Static IP address or dynamic DNS
  • Port 5520 open for UDP/TCP traffic

Installation Steps

  1. Download Hytale server software from official website
  2. Extract files to your server directory
  3. Configure server.properties file
  4. Start server with start.sh or start.bat
  5. Configure firewall to allow port 5520
  6. Add your server to our monitoring list
Pro tip: Use screen or systemd to keep your server running 24/7

Best Mods for Hytale Servers

Enhance your Hytale server with popular mods and plugins:

Economy Plugins

Add virtual currency, shops, and trading systems to your server

Protection Mods

Prevent griefing with land claim and area protection systems

Minigame Mods

Add custom minigames, arenas, and competitive modes

Admin Tools

Essential tools for server management and moderation

Top 10 Hytale Servers 2026

Based on community votes, player counts, and server performance, here are the categories of top servers:

Most Popular - Servers with highest weekly votes
Most Active - Servers with most players online
Best Performance - Servers with lowest ping
Featured - Hand-picked quality servers
View Top Servers

PvP Hytale Servers: Complete List

Looking for intense player-versus-player action? Hytale PvP servers offer various combat modes:

Popular PvP Modes

  • FFA (Free For All) - Every player fights for themselves
  • Team PvP - Join teams and battle for victory
  • Battle Royale - Last player standing wins
  • Arena Duels - 1v1 competitive matches
  • Faction Wars - Build and defend your faction base

Use our server filters to find PvP-tagged servers. Most competitive servers also offer ranked systems, leaderboards, and rewards.