How to Make Your Hytale Server Private (Whitelist & Password)

How to Make Your Hytale Server Private

Whether you are building secretly before a big release or just want to play a survival world with close friends, keeping your server private is essential. There are two main ways to secure your Hytale server on MintServers:

1. Server Password: Easy to share, good for small groups.
2. Whitelist: Strict control, requires you to manually add every player.

This guide will show you how to set up both.

Method 1: Setting a Server Password

The easiest way to lock your server is by adding a password. Anyone who knows the password can join.

1. Stop your server.
2. Log into your MintServers game panel.
3. On the left-side menu, click on the "Files" tab.
4. Find the "config.json" file.
5. Scroll down to find the "Password" setting.
6. Type your desired password into the box. (Leave it empty to remove the password).
7. Start your server for the changes to take effect.

Method 2: Enabling the Whitelist

For stricter security, use a whitelist. When enabled, the server will block everyone except the specific players you add to the list.

Step 1: Turn on the Whitelist

Go to the "Console" tab in your panel and type the following command:

whitelist on

Via In-Game (Requires OP):

Step 2: Add Players

To allow a player to join, type this command (replace PlayerName with their username):

whitelist add PlayerName

Via In-Game (Requires OP):

Using Commands In-Game

Pro Tip: If you are already an Operator (OP) on the server, you don't need to use the console! You can run these commands directly from the in-game chat.

Just remember to add a forward slash (/) before the command:

• /whitelist on - Turns it on.
• /whitelist add - Adds a friend.
• /whitelist remove - Removes a player.

Which One Should I Use?

If you just want to play with a few friends and don't want the hassle of adding names manually, use a Password. If you are running a community server and need to ban people or carefully control access, use a Whitelist.