What is a Hytale server and why host one?
Hytale is the voxel adventure and sandbox game from Hypixel Studios. Alongside the game, Hypixel Studios publishes a dedicated server program that you can run yourself, so other players can join a shared world that stays available without your own gaming PC.
What a Hytale server does
A server holds the world, runs the game rules and keeps track of every connected player. Players connect to it from their own game client. According to the community-documented server manual, the server is a Java program, and world and player data are saved in a folder called universe.
Why host one
- Your world stays online even when you are not playing.
- You decide who can join, using the whitelist and permission files the server creates.
- You can run mods that the server supports.
- Friends in different places can all join the same world with a steady connection.
- Your own PC is free for playing instead of doing server work.
Home hosting versus a hosting company
You can run the server on your own PC, but it must stay on, needs a suitable Java version, and may need router setup so players can reach it. A hosting company runs it on always-on hardware in a data centre. With Tabi Cloud you can choose from India, Singapore, Germany, the US or Canada, and DDoS protection is included.
What to know before you start
Hytale servers are actively changing, so details such as versions, requirements and rules can shift between updates. Always check the official Hytale server documentation for the current requirements and the hosting terms. Our other Hytale guides cover RAM, ports, mods, backups and more.
Getting started with us
Join our Discord, open a ticket and tell us you want a Hytale server. Our team will help you pick a plan and a location close to your players. You then manage everything from the panel, including the Files, Console and Schedules tabs.