Server Configuration

This section covers all aspects of configuring your Hytale dedicated server.

Configuration Files

After first launch, your server generates several configuration files:

my-server/
├── HytaleServer.jar
├── config.json              # Main server configuration
└── universe/
    └── worlds/
        └── default/
            └── config.json  # World-specific settings

Topics

Server Settings

Configure server name, MOTD, player limits, rate limiting, and connection timeouts.

World Configuration

Set up world-specific settings including game mode, PvP, spawn behavior, and chunk management.

Authentication

Configure authentication modes: authenticated (default), offline, and insecure for development.

Performance Tuning

Optimize memory allocation, JVM arguments, view distance, and garbage collection.

Running as a Service

Set up your server as a system service on Linux (systemd) or Windows (NSSM).

Backups

Configure automatic world backups with customizable frequency and retention.