What do I need to run a Hytale server?

Java 25, at least 4 GB of RAM and an open UDP port (5520 by default). Most public servers need more RAM than the minimum, depending on player count and view distance.

Which port does a Hytale server use?

UDP port 5520 by default, using the QUIC protocol. It listens on all interfaces (0.0.0.0) unless you change it. It is UDP, not TCP, so forward or open it as UDP.

How much RAM does a Hytale server need?

4 GB is the minimum. A small server for friends is fine near that; larger public servers usually need 6 to 16 GB. View distance is the biggest lever, so lower it first if performance suffers. Use the resource calculator for a rough estimate.

Should I self-host or rent a server?

Self-hosting is free and fine for friends. Rent hosting if you want 24/7 uptime, DDoS protection and a stable connection for a public server.

How do I get players to find my server?

List it for free on HytaleLobby, install the query plugin so your status shows online, and ask players to vote. Votes decide your rank.

How to Host a Hytale Server: Requirements and Options

What you need

According to Hytale’s server documentation, as repeated in hosting providers’ guides (see the sources below), a Hytale server needs:

Java 25. The Adoptium (Temurin) distribution is the one most guides recommend.
4 GB of RAM as the minimum.
UDP port 5520 by default, using QUIC, listening on 0.0.0.0 unless you change it.
A 64-bit machine; both x64 and arm64 are supported.

The port is UDP, not TCP. This is the most common reason players cannot connect: the port is open for TCP but not for UDP.

How much RAM and CPU?

4 GB is the official minimum, but most public servers need more. Guides from hosting providers suggest 6 to 16 GB depending on player count and settings. View distance has the biggest effect: doubling it multiplies the load several times, so lower it first if the server struggles.

For a quick estimate based on your expected player count and whether you run mods, use our resource calculator. Its numbers are rough estimates, not official figures.

Self-host or rent?

Self-hosting on your own computer costs nothing and is fine for you and a few friends. You will need to open the UDP port on your router, your computer has to stay on, and your home connection is exposed.

Renting a server gives you a stable connection, 24/7 uptime and usually DDoS protection, which matters if you want a public server. HytaleLobby’s rent a server page covers one partner option (it is a partner link, so we may earn a commission).

Once it is running

Make sure players can join with Direct Connect using your address and port.
List your server on HytaleLobby for free.
Install the query plugin so your status shows online: see how status checks work.
Optionally connect Votifier so players are rewarded when they vote.

Sources

Requirements are taken from Hytale’s Server Manual as summarised in HostHavoc’s Hytale server requirements and other hosting guides, checked on October 7, 2026. Requirements can change with game updates, so confirm them in the official documentation before you install.