HytaleHytale Server Commands: Full Admin and Op Command List (2026)
Hytale server commands that work today: op, kick, ban, whitelist, permissions, gamemode, teleport, time, weather, worlds, auth and update, with exact syntax.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 · 8 min read
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The Hytale server commands you will use most are /op add <player> to make someone an operator, /kick <player> and /ban <player> for moderation, /whitelist add <player> and /whitelist enable for a private server, and /who to see who is online. Run them in the server console, which has full permissions, or in game chat once you are an operator. For the full list on your own server, type /help. Everything below is checked against the current release server (version 0.6.8, September 2026).
How to run commands
- Server console: type the command and press Enter. The console can run everything.
- In game: open chat and type the command. You need the right permission, which operators have.
- Help:
/helplists every command you can use, and/help <command>explains one. Chat also tab completes command names and arguments.
How to make yourself an operator
From the server console:
/op add YourName
The player needs to be online for a name to work. You can also use their UUID, which /whoami shows in game.
/op self exists too, but on a dedicated server it only works if the server was started with the --allow-op launch option. Leave that off on a public server, since it lets anyone op themselves. The other route is adding yourself to the operator group in permissions.json while the server is stopped.
Since Update 5 Hytale also has proper permission groups, so you can give friends a role with only the commands they need instead of full operator. See the permissions section below.
Moderation commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/who |
Lists who is online |
/kick <player> |
Kicks a player |
/ban <player> [reason] |
Bans a player by name or UUID, with an optional reason |
/unban <player> |
Lifts a ban |
/op add <player> |
Makes a player an operator |
/op remove <player> |
Removes operator |
/say <message> |
Broadcasts a message to the whole server |
/notify <message> |
Sends a notification to every player in every world |
/sudo <player> <command> |
Runs a command as another player |
/inventory see <player> |
Opens another player's inventory |
Bans are saved in bans.json and survive restarts.
Whitelist commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/whitelist enable |
Only whitelisted players can join |
/whitelist disable |
Anyone with the address can join |
/whitelist add <player> |
Adds a player |
/whitelist remove <player> |
Removes a player |
/whitelist list |
Shows everyone on the list |
/whitelist status |
Shows whether the whitelist is on |
/whitelist clear |
Empties the list |
Add yourself and your friends before you run /whitelist enable, or you lock everyone out, yourself included. The list lives in whitelist.json.
Permission commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/perm list |
Lists your own permissions, or every registered permission with --all |
/perm group list <group> |
Lists a group's permissions |
/perm group add <group> <permissions> |
Adds permissions to a group |
/perm group remove <group> <permissions> |
Removes permissions from a group |
/perm user group add <uuid> <group> |
Puts a player in a group |
/perm user group remove <uuid> <group> |
Takes a player out of a group |
/perm user add <uuid> <permissions> |
Gives one player a permission directly |
/perm test <permissions> |
Checks whether you have a permission |
/perm reload |
Reloads permissions.json after you edit it |
Permission commands take the player's UUID, not their name. Get it with /whoami in game. Permissions are saved in permissions.json. Edit that file only while the server is stopped, because the server writes it when permissions change.
Player commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/gamemode <adventure|creative> |
Changes your game mode. a and c work as short forms. |
/gamemode <mode> <player> |
Changes another player's game mode |
/give <item> |
Gives you an item. Tab completion helps with item names. |
/give <player> <item> |
Gives another player an item |
/heal |
Restores your health and stamina |
/kill [player] |
Kills and respawns you, or another player |
/whereami |
Shows your position |
/whoami |
Shows your player info, including your UUID |
/ping |
Shows your connection to the server |
/spectate |
Enters or leaves spectator mode (added in Update 6) |
Teleport commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/tp <player> |
Teleports you to a player |
/tp <x> <y> <z> |
Teleports you to coordinates |
/tp <player> <target> |
Teleports one player to another |
/tp top |
Moves you to the highest block above you |
/tp home |
Sends you to your respawn point |
/tp back |
Returns you to where you were before your last teleport |
/spawn |
Teleports you to the world spawn |
/warp set <name> |
Saves your position as a warp |
/warp go <name> |
Teleports to a warp |
/warp list |
Lists warps |
/warp remove <name> |
Deletes a warp |
/locate biome <name> |
Finds the nearest biome by name. Also zone, region, prefab and dungeon. |
World, time and weather
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/time set <dawn|midday|dusk|midnight> |
Sets the time. day, morning, noon and night also work. |
/time pause |
Pauses the in game clock |
/weather set <weather> |
Forces a weather type |
/weather reset |
Returns to normal weather |
/world list |
Lists loaded worlds |
/world add <name> |
Creates a new world |
/world save --all |
Saves every world to disk now |
/world settings pvp |
Shows or changes whether PvP is on in the world |
/maxviewradius set <chunks> |
Changes the maximum view distance for players |
View distance is the biggest factor in a Hytale server's memory use. Hypixel recommends a maximum of 12 chunks. More on that in Hytale server requirements.
Server management
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/stop |
Stops the server |
/version |
Shows the server version and patchline |
/maxplayers [amount] |
Shows or sets the player limit |
/backup |
Backs up the universe now. Only works if the server was started with --backup-dir. |
/plugin list |
Lists plugins. Also load, unload and reload. |
/server stats memory |
Shows memory use. Also cpu. |
/world perf |
Shows each world's tick rate (TPS) |
Authentication commands
Every Hytale server has to be linked to a Hytale account before players can join.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/auth login device |
Starts login for a remote server. Shows a link and a code to approve in your browser. |
/auth login browser |
Starts login by opening a browser, for a server on your own PC |
/auth status |
Shows whether the server is authenticated and for how long |
/auth persistence Encrypted |
Saves the login so it survives restarts |
/auth logout |
Clears the server's credentials |
/auth cancel |
Cancels a login in progress |
If players are rejected with an auth error, start with /auth status, then see Hytale server authentication error.
Update commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/update check |
Checks for a new server version |
/update download |
Downloads it to a staging folder |
/update apply --confirm |
Applies the staged update and shuts down so the launcher script can restart it |
/update status |
Shows the current version and update state |
/update patchline <name> |
Shows or switches between release and pre-release |
Server and players must run the exact same version, so update on the day a patch ships. Chapter 1 lands on 12 October 2026.
Commands on GamezServers Hytale servers
Hytale servers on GamezServers are coming soon. When they open, every command above works from the panel's live console, and the most common ones are one click buttons: Broadcast, List players, Make operator, Kick player, Ban player, Unban player, Whitelist player and turning the whitelist on or off. Authentication is a one time device login when the server first starts, and the login is saved for you after that.
Check the Hytale server hosting page and join the waitlist to get an email when you can deploy. Until then, how to make a Hytale server covers self hosting.
FAQ
How do I give myself op on a Hytale server?
Run /op add YourName in the server console while you are online. The console has every permission, so it works even before anyone is an operator.
Why does /op self not work?
On a dedicated server it is off unless the server starts with --allow-op. Use /op add from the console instead.
How do I make my Hytale server private?
Add every player with /whitelist add <player>, including yourself, then run /whitelist enable. A join password set in config.json is another option.
Are Hytale commands case sensitive?
Command names are written in lowercase, and that always works. Use the exact spelling of player names, or tab completion to fill them in.
Where is the full list of Hytale commands?
On your own server: /help shows every command you have permission for. Commands change between early access updates, so /help is always the most current list.
Hytale servers are coming soon
Join the waitlist and we will email you the moment you can deploy.