Hytale Admin Commands Reference

Server administration in Hytale is handled through the server console and in-game commands. As a server owner on Witchly.host, you have full access to all administrative commands, giving you complete control over your server and its players.

Accessing the Console

There are two ways to execute admin commands:

From the Dashboard:

Log in to Dashboard and select your Hytale server
Navigate to the Console tab
Type your command in the input field at the bottom and press Enter
Commands entered through the dashboard console run with full server-level permissions

In-Game:

Ensure your account has admin permissions on the server
Open the chat window in-game
Prefix commands with / (e.g., /kick PlayerName)
In-game commands respect permission levels assigned to your player account

Server Management Commands

These commands control core server operations:

Command	Description
`stop`	Gracefully shuts down the server, saving all data
`save`	Forces an immediate world save
`reload`	Reloads configuration files without restarting
`status`	Displays current server status, player count, and resource usage
`tps`	Shows the server’s current ticks-per-second (performance indicator)
`seed`	Displays the current world seed

Note: The stop command is best used from the dashboard console. If you stop the server via the console, you can restart it from the dashboard.

Player Management Commands

Commands for managing players on your server:

Command	Description
`list`	Shows all currently connected players
`kick <player> [reason]`	Removes a player from the server with an optional reason
`ban <player> [reason]`	Permanently bans a player from the server
`ban-ip <ip> [reason]`	Bans an IP address from connecting
`unban <player>`	Removes a player’s ban
`unban-ip <ip>`	Removes an IP ban
`whitelist add <player>`	Adds a player to the whitelist
`whitelist remove <player>`	Removes a player from the whitelist
`whitelist list`	Displays all whitelisted players
`whitelist on`	Enables the whitelist
`whitelist off`	Disables the whitelist

Permission Commands

Hytale uses a permission system to control what different players can do:

Command	Description
`op <player>`	Grants operator (admin) status to a player
`deop <player>`	Removes operator status from a player
`permission set <player> <level>`	Sets a player’s permission level
`permission get <player>`	Displays a player’s current permission level

Permission levels:

Level 0 (Default) — Standard player with no special permissions
Level 1 (Moderator) — Can kick players, mute chat, and use teleport commands
Level 2 (Admin) — Full access to all player management and game commands
Level 3 (Owner) — Complete server control including configuration changes

Teleportation Commands

Command	Description
`tp <player> <x> <y> <z>`	Teleports a player to specific coordinates
`tp <player1> <player2>`	Teleports player1 to player2’s location
`tpall <x> <y> <z>`	Teleports all players to specific coordinates
`spawn`	Teleports yourself to the world spawn point
`setspawn`	Sets the world spawn point to your current location
`setspawn <x> <y> <z>`	Sets the world spawn point to specific coordinates

World and Environment Commands

Command	Description
`time set <value>`	Sets the time of day (e.g., `day`, `night`, `noon`, `0-24000`)
`time freeze`	Stops the day/night cycle at the current time
`time resume`	Resumes the day/night cycle
`weather clear`	Clears all weather effects
`weather rain`	Sets the weather to rain
`weather storm`	Sets the weather to a storm
`difficulty <level>`	Changes the server difficulty (peaceful, easy, normal, hard)

Game Rule Commands

Toggle game mechanics on or off without editing configuration files:

Command	Description
`gamerule pvp <true/false>`	Enables or disables player-versus-player combat
`gamerule keepInventory <true/false>`	Whether players keep items on death
`gamerule mobSpawning <true/false>`	Enables or disables mob spawning
`gamerule fireSpread <true/false>`	Enables or disables fire spreading
`gamerule fallDamage <true/false>`	Enables or disables fall damage

Chat and Communication Commands

Command	Description
`say <message>`	Broadcasts a server message to all players
`msg <player> <message>`	Sends a private message to a specific player
`mute <player> [duration]`	Mutes a player in chat (duration in minutes, omit for permanent)
`unmute <player>`	Unmutes a player

Item and Inventory Commands

Command	Description
`give <player> <item> [amount]`	Gives an item to a player
`clear <player>`	Clears a player’s inventory
`clear <player> <item>`	Removes a specific item from a player’s inventory

Useful Command Combinations

Setting up a new server:

whitelist on
setspawn
difficulty normal
gamerule keepInventory false
gamerule pvp true
say Welcome to the server! Rules apply.

Preparing for an event:

time set day
weather clear
time freeze
gamerule pvp true
gamerule keepInventory true
say The event is starting! Good luck everyone!

Emergency server management:

save
kick <problem-player> Violating server rules
ban <problem-player> Repeated rule violations
say A player has been removed for rule violations.

Tips for Server Administration

Use the dashboard console for critical commands — It provides the most reliable execution with full permissions and a command history you can review.
Set up moderators — Use the permission system to assign trusted players as moderators. This distributes the workload and ensures someone is always available to handle issues.
Log important actions — The dashboard console logs all commands. Review these periodically to track administrative actions.
Create a command reference for your staff — Document which commands your moderators should use and establish guidelines for enforcement.
Test commands on a small scale first — Before running commands that affect all players (like tpall), make sure the outcome is what you expect.

Troubleshooting

Command not recognized:

Verify the exact command syntax — spacing and capitalization matter
Ensure you have the required permission level
Some commands may only be available from the dashboard console, not in-game

Permission denied:

Check your permission level with an admin or through the console
Dashboard console commands always run with full permissions

Command has no effect:

The server may need a restart for certain changes to take effect
Check the console for error messages after running the command

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