How to Become an Admin on Your Hytale Server

Every server needs a guardian. In Hytale, having administrative privileges (often called "OP" or Operator status) gives you total control over your world. From managing players to tweaking gameplay on the fly, becoming an admin is the first step to truly owning your server.

Unlike some games that use configuration files, the fastest way to grant yourself these powers in Hytale is directly through the server console. This guide will show you how to grant yourself OP status for a better management experience.

Step 1: Grant Admin Permissions (from the Control Panel)

You do not need to be in the game to make yourself an admin. Use the PingPlayers control panel:

1. Log in to your PingPlayers server panel and click the Console tab in the left-hand menu.

   

2. In the command line at the bottom, type the following and press Enter: /op add [YourUsername]

Replace [YourUsername] with your exact in-game Hytale name (including capitalization).

3. The console should confirm something like: "Added [Username] to the operator list." Or you can check ingame and you should get a message saying you have been made an operator.

   

Step 2: Verify and Use Admin Commands

Now that you are an operator, you can use admin commands in-game.

1. Check Your Powers: Join your server and type /help in chat. You should see the admin commands available to you.

   

2. Verify Mods: If you have mods/plugins and want to check they loaded correctly, type /plugin list (or the equivalent command for your mod system). This will show active plugins on the server.

Step 3: Use a Visual Admin Mod (Optional)

If you prefer a graphical interface instead of typing commands, you can install a mod such as Admin-UI (or similar). This gives a dashboard for server info and settings.

How to use it:

1. Install the mod: Add the Admin-UI mod to your server (see our guides linked below if you need help).

   

2. Open the menu: Once the mod is installed and you have OP status, join the game and type /admin to open the visual dashboard.

   

3. A dashboard will appear showing server stats and management tools.

Need help installing mods? Check our guide: How to Add Mods on your Hytale Server

Troubleshooting

• "I typed /op add but it says 'Player not found'."
  • Solution: Make sure the username matches exactly (including capitalization). If the player has never joined the server before, have them join once, then run the command again while they are online. Alternatively, join the server yourself and run the command with your exact in-game name.
• "The /admin command isn't working."
  • Solution: The /admin command usually comes from an Admin-UI (or similar) mod. If the mod is not installed on the server, the command will not exist. Some mods also require client-side installation on your PC — check the mod instructions and our mod guide linked above.
• "I don't see the expected plugins when running /plugin list."
  • Solution: Check the server logs in the server panel for mod load errors. Ensure mod files are in the correct folder and compatible with your server version. If you need help, open a support ticket with logs attached.

Safety Notes

• Only give OP status to people you trust. Operators can run powerful commands that affect the whole server.
• Consider using permission plugins or role-based systems if you need finer control over what different admins can do.

Conclusion

You now have the keys to the kingdom! As a server operator, you can shape the world of Orbis to fit your vision, maintain order among your players, and verify that your mods are running smoothly.

Whether you prefer the speed of the console or the visual ease of the Admin-UI mod, you have all the tools you need to lead your community.

Happy managing!