Hytale
How to back up a Hytale world
Losing a world to a crash, a bad mod or a mistake is painful. A simple backup routine prevents it.
Where the world is stored
Community guides based on the official server manual say the server stores world data, player data and server state in a folder named universe. They recommend backing that folder up regularly. Confirm the current layout in the official Hytale server documentation, since it may change.
Backup options
- Manual: copy the universe folder to a safe place.
- Built in: one guide mentions a backup option with a frequency setting in the server launch options, but it gives no default values, so read the official manual before relying on it.
- Panel backups and schedules: on a Pterodactyl-style panel you can use backup and scheduling tools if your plan includes them.
Manual backup steps
- Stop the server from the Console tab so files are not changing.
- Open the Files tab.
- Select the universe folder and download it, or compress it first and then download.
- Store the copy somewhere other than the server, such as your PC or cloud storage.
- Start the server again.
How often
- Before every update.
- Before adding or removing mods.
- Daily or weekly for an active world.
- Before major building or event days.
Restoring a backup
- Stop the server.
- Rename or move the current universe folder so you do not lose it.
- Upload your backup copy in the Files tab.
- Start the server and check that the world loads.
Tips
- Name backups with the date.
- Keep several old copies, not just the latest.
- Test a restore now and then.
Our general backup guide covers the same ideas for any game. Need help? Ask in our Discord.