Hytale Server Commands Guide
Master your Hytale server with this complete command reference guide. Whether you need to teleport players, manage permissions, change game modes, or configure your world, this guide covers every essential command with easy-to-copy examples and clear explanations.
What you'll learn: How to enable admin permissions, use all admin commands, manage players, configure worlds, work with builder tools, and troubleshoot common command issues.
How to Use Commands
Opening the Console
To use commands in Hytale, simply start typing / and the command console will automatically open. You don't need to press any special key.
Tip: Type /help in-game to see all available commands with a searchable interface.
Getting Admin Permissions
Before using admin commands, you need operator permissions. In your own world or server:
/op selfThis grants you full admin permissions. To give admin permissions to another player:
/op [player_name]Admin Commands
/op
Manage admin permissions
Give yourself admin permissions:
/op selfGive admin permissions to another player:
/op PlayerNameRemove admin permissions (repeat the command):
/op PlayerName/auth
Manage server authentication
Check authentication status:
/auth statusLogin with device code (for server owners):
/auth login deviceLogout from server authentication:
/auth logoutNote: Server authentication is required for all Hytale servers. See our setup guides for details.
/gamemode
Change player game mode
Change your own game mode:
/gamemode creative/gamemode adventure/gamemode explorationChange another player's game mode:
/gamemode creative PlayerName/give
Give items to players
Give an item to yourself:
/give iron_swordGive an item to another player:
/give iron_sword PlayerName/heal
Restore health and stamina
/healInstantly restores your health and stamina to maximum.
/stop
Shutdown the server
/stopGracefully shuts down the server, saving all data.
/backup
Create world backup
/backupCreates an instant backup of your universe (world data).
/spawning
Manage NPC spawning
/spawningAccess commands related to NPC and mob spawning behavior.
/plugin
Manage server plugins
/pluginMain command for loading, unloading, and managing server plugins.
Player Management Commands
/tp
Teleport players
Teleport to coordinates:
/tp 100 64 200Teleport to another player:
/tp PlayerNameTeleport a specific player to coordinates:
/tp PlayerName 100 64 200/kill
Kill and respawn players
Kill yourself:
/killKill another player:
/kill PlayerName/spawn
Manage spawn points
Set the world spawn point at your location:
/spawn setTeleport to spawn:
/spawnTeleport another player to spawn:
/spawn PlayerName/ban & /kick
Remove disruptive players
Kick a player (temporary removal):
/kick PlayerNameBan a player (permanent until unbanned):
/ban PlayerNameUnban a player:
/unban PlayerName/inventory
Manage player inventories
Clear your inventory:
/inventory clearView another player's inventory:
/inventory see PlayerName/whoami & /who
Player information
Display your player information:
/whoamiDisplay another player's information:
/whoami PlayerNameList all players online:
/whoOther Player Commands
Damage a player:
/damage PlayerName 5Play an emote:
/emote waveCheck player latency:
/ping PlayerNameMount/dismount:
/mount/dismountWorld Management Commands
/time
Control world time
Check current world time:
/timeSet time to day/night:
/time set day/time set night/weather
Control weather
Set weather type:
/weather set clear/weather set rain/weather set stormReset to natural weather:
/weather reset/world
Manage worlds
Reload the world map:
/world reloadClear map markers:
/world clearmarkers/worldmap
Reveal map zones
Discover a zone on the map:
/worldmap discover zone_nameHide a discovered zone:
/worldmap undiscover zone_name/block & /chunk
Modify blocks and chunks
Modify block states:
/blockManage chunk loading and info:
/chunkControl fluids:
/fluidManage lighting:
/lightningBuilder & World Edit Commands
/pos1 & /pos2
Select building areas
Set first corner of selection:
/pos1Set second corner of selection:
/pos2/copy, /cut, /paste
Copy and move structures
Copy selected area:
/copyCut selected area (removes original):
/cutPaste copied area:
/pasteUndo recent changes:
/undo/fillblocks & /clearblocks
Fill or clear areas
Fill air with specific block:
/fillblocks stoneReplace blocks in selection:
/replace stone iron_oreClear area between two positions:
/clearblocks 0 64 0 100 80 100/prefab
Manage structure templates
Save current selection as prefab:
/prefab save my_houseLoad a saved prefab:
/prefab load my_houseList all prefabs:
/prefab listDelete a prefab:
/prefab delete my_houseOther Builder Commands
Edit prefabs (advanced):
/editprefabToggle builder tools legend:
/buildertoolslegendModify camera shake intensity:
/camshakeWhitelist & Permission Commands
/whitelist
Control server access
Enable whitelist:
/whitelist enableDisable whitelist:
/whitelist disableAdd player to whitelist:
/whitelist add PlayerNameRemove player from whitelist:
/whitelist remove PlayerNameView whitelist:
/whitelist list/perm
Advanced permission management
/permMain command for managing detailed permissions for users and groups. Use /perm help for detailed usage.
/maxplayers
Set player limit
/maxplayers 20Sets the maximum number of players allowed on the server simultaneously.
Utility Commands
Navigation Commands
Check your current location:
/whereamiTeleport to surface if stuck underground:
/unstuckReturn to Cosmos hub:
/hubManage warp locations:
/warp/checkpoint
Manage respawn checkpoints
Add checkpoint at current location:
/checkpoint addRemove checkpoint:
/checkpoint removeHUD Commands
Hide HUD elements:
/hudtestRestore HUD:
/hudtest resetSpecial Commands
Curse held item:
/cursethisFill signature energy:
/fillsignatureManage memories:
/memories clear/memories unlockallSend notification to all players:
/notify [message]/help
View all commands
/helpDisplays a searchable list of all available commands with descriptions. You can click "Send to Chat" on any command to automatically input it.
Command Tips & Best Practices
Using Tab Completion
Press Tab while typing a command to auto-complete player names, items, and command parameters. This saves time and prevents typos.
Command History
Use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys to cycle through previously used commands.
Permissions Required
Most admin commands require operator status. Use /op self first if commands aren't working. On multiplayer servers, only trusted players should have operator permissions.
Command Aliases
Many commands have shorter aliases. For example, /tp is short for teleport. Check /help for all variations.
Server Console Access
When managing a dedicated server, you can execute commands directly from the server console without the / prefix:
# In server console (no / needed):stopop PlayerNamewhitelist add PlayerNameCommon Command Issues
Command Not Found
Solution:
- ▸Verify you have operator permissions with
/op self - ▸Check spelling and use Tab completion
- ▸Use
/helpto verify command exists
Player Not Found
Solution:
- ▸Verify player is online with
/who - ▸Check exact spelling of player name (case-sensitive)
- ▸Use Tab completion to auto-fill player names
Permission Denied
Solution:
- ▸You need operator status:
/op self - ▸If in someone else's world, ask the owner for permissions
- ▸Check permission settings in config.json or permissions.json
Master Your Server!
You now have a complete reference for all essential Hytale server commands. Bookmark this page for quick access, and remember to use /help in-game for the most up-to-date command list. For more server management guides, check out our other tutorials.