config.json. Editing this file lets you customize things like your server name, password, max players, and performance-related settings (like view distance).
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Where to edit the Hytale server config
- Open your server panel
- Navigate to the Files tab
- Find and open
config.json(usually in the root server directory) - Make your changes
- Save the file
- Restart the server to apply changes
Stop/restart your server before editing
config.json, otherwise your changes may not apply correctly.Hytale config.json server settings
Below is a simple reference table of common Hytale dedicated server settings found in config.json.
| Setting (Key) | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
ServerName | String | Sets the public server name shown in the server list. |
MOTD | String | Message of the day shown under your server name. |
Password | String | Sets a join password. Use "" for a public server. |
MaxPlayers | Number | Maximum number of players that can join at once. |
MaxViewRadius | Number | View distance in chunks. Higher values usually require more RAM/CPU. |
LocalCompressionEnabled | Boolean | Enables network compression. Can reduce bandwidth usage (may slightly increase CPU). |
Version | Number | Config format version. Typically leave this unchanged. |
Defaults.World | String | Default world folder name the server loads/creates. |
Defaults.GameMode | String | Default game mode for new players (commonly ADVENTURE or CREATIVE). |
ConnectionTimeouts | Object | Controls how long the server waits before timing out clients. (Advanced) |
RateLimit | Object | Packet rate limiting to reduce spam/abuse. (Advanced) |
PlayerStorage | Object | Controls how/where player data is saved. (Advanced) |
DisplayTmpTagsInStrings | Boolean | Development/diagnostic option for displaying raw formatting tags. (Advanced) |
Admin commands (in-game)
Some settings can be adjusted in-game if you have admin access. Join your server and run/help to see what admin commands are available on your Hytale server.