How to Join a Hytale Server: Difference between revisions

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This guide explains how to connect to a Hytale server and play with friends.

Joining a Hytale Server

Method 1: Direct Connect (Most Common)

Direct connect lets you join any server if you have its IP address and port.

Open the Hytale game
From the main menu, select Multiplayer or Join Server
Click Direct Connect or Add Server
Enter the server address in the format: IP:Port
- Example: 192.168.1.100:5520
- Example: play.myserver.com:5520
Click Connect or Join

Note: The default Hytale server port is 5520. If the server uses the default port, you may only need to enter the IP address.

Method 2: Server Browser (Coming Soon)

Hytale will feature a built-in server browser where you can discover and join public servers directly from the main menu. This feature will allow you to:

Browse servers by name, game mode, or region
See player counts and server descriptions
Filter servers by content rating
Join with one click

This feature will be available in a future update.

What You'll Need

To join a Hytale server, you need:

Hytale game installed on your computer
A Hytale account (logged in)
Server address - The IP address or hostname provided by the server owner
Server port - Usually 5520 (the default)

Finding Servers to Join

There are several ways to find Hytale servers:

Friends - Ask a friend who runs a server for their IP address
Server lists - Community websites that list public Hytale servers
Discord communities - Many servers advertise in Hytale Discord groups
Rent your own - Get a Hytale server from Survival Servers

Troubleshooting Connection Problems

"Connection Timed Out" or "Cannot Connect"

Check the server address - Make sure you typed the IP and port correctly
Server might be offline - Contact the server owner to confirm it's running
Firewall blocking connection - Temporarily disable your firewall to test
Wrong port - Confirm the correct port with the server owner (default is 5520)

"Version Mismatch" or "Incompatible Version"

Hytale requires the client (your game) and server to be on the exact same version. If you see this error:

Update your game - Open the Hytale Launcher and check for updates
Wait for server update - The server owner may need to update their server
Check announcements - Server owners often post when they're updating

"Connection Refused"

This usually means:

The server isn't running
The port isn't open on the server's firewall
You're trying to connect with TCP instead of UDP (Hytale uses UDP)

Lag or High Ping

Server location - Choose servers closer to your geographic location
Your internet connection - Test your connection speed and stability
Too many players - Some servers may be overloaded

Playing on a Local Network (LAN)

If you want to join a server running on another computer in your home:

Find the server computer's local IP address
- On Windows: Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig
- Look for "IPv4 Address" (usually starts with 192.168)
Use that local IP with the port: 192.168.1.X:5520

Note: LAN connections don't require port forwarding since you're on the same network.

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-== How to Join via Direct Connect ==
+This guide explains how to connect to a Hytale server and play with friends.
-To join a server with an IP:Port simply click Direct Connect from the Servers tab and join your Hytale server.
+== Joining a Hytale Server ==
-[[File:HytaleDirectConnectJoin.png]]
+=== Method 1: Direct Connect (Most Common) ===
-You can also join via finding your server in the Hytale server browser if you have accepted the lightweight Terms of Service set out by the Hytale devs.
+Direct connect lets you join any server if you have its IP address and port.
-Read more about the server technology behind Hytale by clicking [https://hytale.com/news/2019/1/an-overview-of-hytales-server-technology here]
+[[File:HytaleDirectConnectJoin.png|none]]
-== How to Join a Hytale Server w/ Friends List ==
+# Open the Hytale game
+# From the main menu, select '''Multiplayer''' or '''Join Server'''
+# Click '''Direct Connect''' or '''Add Server'''
+# Enter the server address in the format: <code>IP:Port</code>
+#* Example: <code>192.168.1.100:5520</code>
+#* Example: <code>play.myserver.com:5520</code>
+# Click '''Connect''' or '''Join'''
-You can also join off of a friend by right clicking an online friend who is in-game and clicking Join Server.
+'''Note:''' The default Hytale server port is '''5520'''. If the server uses the default port, you may only need to enter the IP address.
-The friends list allows you to join servers that your friends are playing. Hytale utilizes UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) protocol to handle port forwarding w/ NAT passthrough as a fall back.
+=== Method 2: Server Browser (Coming Soon) ===
-More methods coming soon!
+Hytale will feature a built-in server browser where you can discover and join public servers directly from the main menu. This feature will allow you to:
+* Browse servers by name, game mode, or region
+* See player counts and server descriptions
+* Filter servers by content rating
+* Join with one click
+''This feature will be available in a future update.''
+== What You'll Need ==
+To join a Hytale server, you need:
+* '''Hytale game''' installed on your computer
+* '''A Hytale account''' (logged in)
+* '''Server address''' - The IP address or hostname provided by the server owner
+* '''Server port''' - Usually 5520 (the default)
+== Finding Servers to Join ==
+There are several ways to find Hytale servers:
+* '''Friends''' - Ask a friend who runs a server for their IP address
+* '''Server lists''' - Community websites that list public Hytale servers
+* '''Discord communities''' - Many servers advertise in Hytale Discord groups
+* '''Rent your own''' - [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/hytale/ Get a Hytale server from Survival Servers]
+== Troubleshooting Connection Problems ==
+=== "Connection Timed Out" or "Cannot Connect" ===
+* '''Check the server address''' - Make sure you typed the IP and port correctly
+* '''Server might be offline''' - Contact the server owner to confirm it's running
+* '''Firewall blocking connection''' - Temporarily disable your firewall to test
+* '''Wrong port''' - Confirm the correct port with the server owner (default is 5520)
+=== "Version Mismatch" or "Incompatible Version" ===
+Hytale requires the client (your game) and server to be on the '''exact same version'''. If you see this error:
+* '''Update your game''' - Open the Hytale Launcher and check for updates
+* '''Wait for server update''' - The server owner may need to update their server
+* '''Check announcements''' - Server owners often post when they're updating
+=== "Connection Refused" ===
+This usually means:
+* The server isn't running
+* The port isn't open on the server's firewall
+* You're trying to connect with TCP instead of UDP (Hytale uses UDP)
+=== Lag or High Ping ===
+* '''Server location''' - Choose servers closer to your geographic location
+* '''Your internet connection''' - Test your connection speed and stability
+* '''Too many players''' - Some servers may be overloaded
+== Playing on a Local Network (LAN) ==
+If you want to join a server running on another computer in your home:
+# Find the server computer's '''local IP address'''
+#* On Windows: Open Command Prompt and type <code>ipconfig</code>
+#* Look for "IPv4 Address" (usually starts with 192.168)
+# Use that local IP with the port: <code>192.168.1.X:5520</code>
+'''Note:''' LAN connections don't require port forwarding since you're on the same network.
+== See Also ==
+* [[How to Create a Hytale Server Guide]]
+* [[How to Install Mods on a Hytale Server]]
+* [https://support.hytale.com/hc/en-us/articles/45324238811291-Joining-Friends Joining Friends in Hytale]
+* [https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/hytale/ Rent a Hytale Server from Survival Servers]
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