Hytale Server Admin Commands Reference
Complete reference of all Hytale server commands: Player management, world controls, server management and OP permissions.
Hytale Server Commands
This reference covers all available admin commands for your Hytale server. Commands can be executed through the in-game chat (prefixed with /) or through the RespawnHost panel console (without the / prefix).
Note: These commands are based on the Hytale Early Access release and may change with future updates.
Player Management
Kick and Ban
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/kick <player> [reason] | Remove a player from the server. They can reconnect. |
/ban <player> [reason] | Permanently ban a player from the server. |
/ban-ip <address> [reason] | Ban all connections from a specific IP address. |
/unban <player> | Remove a player ban. |
/unban-ip <address> | Remove an IP ban. |
/banlist | List all currently banned players and IPs. |
Operator Permissions
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/op <player> | Grant operator (admin) permissions to a player. |
/deop <player> | Remove operator permissions from a player. |
Operators have access to all admin commands. Grant OP status only to trusted players.
Whitelist
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/whitelist on | Enable the whitelist. Only listed players can join. |
/whitelist off | Disable the whitelist. Anyone can join. |
/whitelist add <player> | Add a player to the whitelist. |
/whitelist remove <player> | Remove a player from the whitelist. |
/whitelist list | Show all whitelisted players. |
/whitelist reload | Reload the whitelist from file. |
Game Mode Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/gamemode adventure <player> | Set player to Adventure mode (PvE survival). |
/gamemode creative <player> | Set player to Creative mode (unlimited building). |
/gamemode spectator <player> | Set player to Spectator mode (fly and observe). |
/gms <player> | Shortcut for Adventure mode. |
/gmc <player> | Shortcut for Creative mode. |
/gmsp <player> | Shortcut for Spectator mode. |
The <player> argument is optional when executing in-game — it defaults to yourself.
Teleportation
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/tp <player> | Teleport yourself to another player. |
/tp <player1> <player2> | Teleport player1 to player2. |
/tp <x> <y> <z> | Teleport yourself to specific coordinates. |
/tp <player> <x> <y> <z> | Teleport a player to specific coordinates. |
/spawn | Teleport to the world spawn point. |
/spawn <player> | Teleport a player to spawn. |
/warp <name> | Teleport to a named warp point. |
/setwarp <name> | Create a warp point at your current location. |
/delwarp <name> | Delete a warp point. |
/home | Teleport to your personal home point. |
/sethome | Set your personal home point. |
/tpr <player> | Send a teleport request to another player. |
/tpa | Accept an incoming teleport request. |
Time and Weather
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/time set day | Set time to noon. |
/time set night | Set time to midnight. |
/time set <ticks> | Set time to a specific tick value. |
/time add <ticks> | Advance time by the specified ticks. |
/weather clear | Set weather to clear. |
/weather rain | Start rain. |
/weather thunder | Start a thunderstorm. |
World and Environment
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/worldborder set <size> | Set the world border radius in blocks. |
/worldborder center <x> <z> | Set the world border center point. |
/worldborder add <size> | Expand the world border. |
/worldborder remove <size> | Shrink the world border. |
/worldborder info | Display current world border settings. |
/setspawn | Set the world spawn point to your location. |
/seed | Display the world seed. |
Server Management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/stop | Gracefully shut down the server. |
/restart | Schedule a server restart. |
/save-all | Force-save the world and all player data. |
/save-off | Disable automatic saving (useful before world edits). |
/save-on | Re-enable automatic saving. |
/whisper <player> <message> | Send a private message to a player. |
/broadcast <message> | Send a message to all online players. |
/say <message> | Display a message from the server. |
/list | Show all online players. |
/status | Display server performance metrics. |
/gc | Display memory usage and garbage collection stats. |
Difficulty and Gameplay
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/difficulty peaceful | Set difficulty to Peaceful. |
/difficulty easy | Set difficulty to Easy. |
/difficulty normal | Set difficulty to Normal. |
/difficulty hard | Set difficulty to Hard. |
/pvp on | Enable PvP. |
/pvp off | Disable PvP. |
/gamerule <rule> <value> | Set a specific game rule. |
Permission Levels
Hytale servers use permission levels to control access to commands:
| Level | Access |
|---|---|
| 0 (Player) | Basic commands: chat, teleport requests, home, warp |
| 1 (Moderator) | Kick, teleport, time/weather, broadcast |
| 2 (Admin) | Ban, gamemode, world border, difficulty |
| 3 (Owner) | OP management, stop/restart, save, all commands |
| 4 (Console) | Full access. Only accessible through the server console. |
New operators default to level 2. Adjust levels through the permissions configuration file or via the console.
Using the Console
The RespawnHost panel provides a web-based console:
- Open your server in the panel.
- Click Console.
- Type commands without the
/prefix. - Press Enter to execute.
The console also displays all server log output, including player joins, chat messages, errors, and world save notifications.
Command Automation
Scheduled Commands
Use the RespawnHost Schedules feature to run commands automatically:
- Go to Schedules in the panel.
- Create a new schedule.
- Set the interval (e.g., every 6 hours).
- Add commands to execute (e.g.,
/save-all,/broadcast Server saving...).
Common automation use cases:
- Automatic world saves every 30 minutes
- Scheduled restarts every 24 hours
- Periodic broadcasts for server rules or events
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I give myself admin on my server?
Server owners have full permissions through the console. To grant admin in-game, use the console to run op YourPlayerName.
Can I create custom commands?
Custom commands require server-side mods or plugins. Hytale’s modding API allows developers to register custom commands. Check the modding community for administration mods with custom command support.
How do I see who is online?
Use /list in-game or check the Players tab in the RespawnHost panel. The panel shows all connected players with their names and connection times.
Why is a command not working?
Verify that you have the required permission level. Some commands are restricted to higher-level operators. Check the console for error messages if a command fails silently.
Can I undo a command?
Most commands take effect immediately and cannot be undone. Always create a backup before executing world-altering commands. See World Management for backup instructions.