Hytale admin and server commands
Run /help on the running Hytale server for that patch's command list. This page covers verified operations families — auth, stop, update, access, and whitelist — and how Console use differs from in-game permissions.
Hytale server commands are build-specific. Type /help on the running
server and treat that output as the command list for this patch. Update 6
notes say console /help prints a formatted list and per-command usage;
Update 5 already added in-game tab-complete and a suggestion UI.
This page is a compact operations and moderation reference — auth, stop, updates, access, and whitelist — not a gameplay encyclopedia. Grant access first if you want these commands in chat; see How to add an admin.
Command availability changes across Early Access. If /help disagrees with
this page or with an older host article, trust /help.
Console vs in-game
| Console | In-game chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | berrybyte Console tab, or dedicated-server stdin | Chat after you have joined |
| Permission | The server itself runs the line | Needs the matching group or node |
| Best for | First grant, /auth, /help, /stop, whitelist | Day-to-day moderation once you have rights |
| Discovery aid | Update 6 console tab-complete | Update 5 suggestion UI and Tab / Shift+Tab |
Run /help <family> when this build supports it (for example
/help whitelist) to see subcommands and the permission they require.
Verified operations families
Only families corroborated by the Hytale Server Manual, the official authentication guide, Update 5/6 notes, or the berrybyte Hytale recipe are listed below. Safe examples use syntax those sources actually print.
Help
| Command | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
/help | Update 6 notes (console); Update 5 in-game suggestions | Canonical list for this patch |
Auth
Use these from Console. Full walkthrough: Authenticate a Hytale server.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/auth login device | Device-code login (headless / berrybyte) |
/auth login browser | Browser PKCE login (needs a desktop session) |
/auth status | Show whether the server is authenticated |
/auth cancel | Cancel an in-progress login |
/auth logout | Clear credentials and end the session |
/auth persistence | Show or set credential storage (Memory or Encrypted) |
/auth select | Choose a game profile when more than one is available |
Example that is safe to run any time:
/auth status
Stop
berrybyte's Hytale recipe sends /stop when you press Stop. You can also
type it in Console. Prefer the dashboard
Start, stop & restart controls unless you
are already watching Console.
/stop
Access (/op and groups)
Update 5 still names /op as the old full-access shortcut and tells you to
give friends a role instead. Confirm subcommands with /help before you
type them. If this build lists /op add and /op remove, use those from
Console after the player has joined — do not paste argument lists from other
hosts. Details:
How to add an admin.
Whitelist
Update 6 notes say whitelist commands grant or revoke the
hytale.server.join permission, and that an existing whitelist.json can
migrate to whitelist.json.migrated. They do not print a stable
add / on signature. Run /help whitelist on this server, then follow
Enable a Hytale whitelist.
Updates (self-hosted official wrapper)
The Server Manual documents /update check, /update download,
/update apply --confirm, /update cancel, /update status,
/update patchline, and /update setup. berrybyte customers should leave
Auto Update on and restart instead of applying a staged official update
by hand — the host already pulls the jar and assets on boot.
Safe status check on a self-hosted official wrapper:
/update status
/update apply --confirm shuts the official wrapper down so files can be
swapped. Do not run it on berrybyte unless support has asked you to.
Moderation (kick, ban, unban)
The Server Manual lists bans.json next to whitelist.json. Official notes
do not publish a stable kick, ban, or unban signature.
- Run
/helpand find the kick / ban / unban family this patch actually ships. - Copy the usage line it prints. Do not invent player-id flags.
- Identify the player from Console join lines or from whatever list command
/helpshows — then run the action.
If /help does not list a family, it is not available on this build.
Server Discovery
Listing a public server is not a Console command table. Submit and link the server from your Hytale account Server Profiles, then follow Hytale Server Discovery. Private worlds can skip Discovery and stay on Direct Connect plus a whitelist.
Related
First-owner grant from Console, groups, and permissions.json.
Enable a whitelistRequire join permission before strangers connect.
Server DiscoveryList a public server after it is authenticated.
Hytale guidesSetup, join, auth, and the rest of the hub.
Still stuck after /help? Open a
support ticket with the server
linked and the Console /help output attached.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the full list of Hytale admin commands?
On the running server. Type /help in Console for a formatted list and per-command usage on that patch. In-game, Update 5 added tab-complete and a suggestion UI. Published tables go stale during Early Access, so treat /help as canonical.
Why does a Hytale command work in Console but not in-game?
Console talks to the server itself. In-game chat needs the matching permission group or node, which the first owner usually does not have until someone grants it from Console. See How to add an admin on a Hytale server, then retry the same command in chat.
How do I kick or ban a player on a Hytale server?
Run /help and look up the kick, ban, and unban families on your build. Official notes document bans.json and whitelist join permission, but they do not publish a stable kick or ban signature. Do not invent arguments from hosting blogs.
How do I stop a Hytale server from the console?
Type /stop in Console, or use Stop in the berrybyte sidebar or Overview. berrybyte sends /stop for a clean shutdown. Prefer the dashboard Stop button unless you are already in Console.
Do Hytale admin commands change after an update?
Yes. Early Access patches add, rename, and re-permission commands. After any update, run /help again before you reuse an old string. This page lists families confirmed in the Server Manual and Update 5/6 notes, not every chat command.