Essential Admin Commands for Your Hytale Server
Hytale admin command reference: essential server controls for players, security, world, weather, building and utilities to run and moderate.
As a server owner in Hytale, the command console is your most powerful tool. Whether you need to manage your community, reshape the landscape, or debug an issue, knowing the right command can save you hours of work.
Before you proceed, if you're still not logged in as admin, you can follow this guide: How to Become an Admin on your Hytale Server
Below is a categorized list of the most essential commands available to server administrators.
Server Administration & Security
These commands are critical for maintaining the server's health, saving data, and managing access permissions.
/stopSafely shuts down the server./backupForces the server to run a universe backup immediately./op [player]Grants Operator (admin) permissions to a player. Run it again to remove them./auth statusChecks the current server authentication status./auth loginInitiates the server authentication process./auth logoutLogs the server out of the authentication session.
Player Management & Moderation
Use these commands to handle players, whether you are enforcing rules or helping someone out of a sticky situation.
/kick [player]Removes a player from the server (they can rejoin)./ban [player]Permanently bans a player from the server./unban [player]Removes a ban, allowing the player to return./whitelist enableTurns on the whitelist (only listed players can join)./whitelist add [player]Adds a player to the allowed whitelist./max players [amount]Sets the maximum player limit for the server./whoLists all players currently online./gamemode [mode] [player]Changes a player's mode (Adventure, Survival, Creative)./healInstantly restores your health and stamina to max./kill [player]Instantly kills the specified player./damage [player] [amount]Deals a specific amount of damage to a player./player respawnForces a character respawn./inventory see [player]Allows you to view another player's inventory contents./inventory clearWipes your current inventory./tp [player] [x] [y] [z]Teleports a player to specific coordinates./give [item] [player]Spawns an item directly into a player's inventory.
World, Weather & Building
These commands allow you to manipulate the environment, time, and structures within Orbis.
/timeChecks the current world time./weather set [type]Forces specific weather (e.g.,clear,rain). Use/weather resetto return to normal./spawn setSets the world spawn point at your current location./spawn [player]Teleports a player to the world spawn point./fillblocks [pattern]Replaces air in a selected area with a chosen block./clearblocks [pos1] [pos2]Removes all blocks in a defined area./prefab listDisplays a list of available prefabs (structures)./editprefabAllows you to load, save, and modify prefabs./blockModifies block states in your world./camshakeModifies the intensity of camera shake effects./worldmap discover [zone]Reveals a specific zone on the map./checkpoint addAdds a checkpoint at your location.
Utility & Miscellaneous
Handy commands for debugging, navigation, and fun.
/helpDisplays a clickable list of all available commands./whereamiDisplays your current coordinate location./unstuckTeleports you to the highest solid block at your current position./hudtestHides the HUD. Type/hudtest resetto restore it./emote [emote]Makes your character perform a specific animation./notifySends a broadcast notification to all players across all worlds./cursethisCurses whatever item you are holding./memories unlockallUnlocks all in-game memories.
Conclusion
You now have a complete reference for managing your Hytale server. From banning griefers to changing the weather for a perfect screenshot, these commands give you total control over the experience.
If you ever need more details on a specific command while playing, remember that typing /help in-game is the quickest way to see parameters and options.