Protect Your Server with Password Authentication
Keep your server private — This guide shows you how to add, change, or remove a password on your Hytale server to control who can join.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|
| 3 minutes | Beginner | January 2026 |
Quick Navigation
| Section | What You’ll Learn |
|---|
| Set a Password | Add password protection |
| Remove Password | Make server public again |
| Manual Config | Edit config.json directly |
How Password Protection Works
When a password is set on your server:
| Behavior | Description |
|---|
| Connection Prompt | Players see a password entry field when joining |
| Access Control | Only players with the correct password can connect |
| No Account Required | Password is server-wide, not per-player |
Set a Server Password
Via Control Panel (Recommended)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Log in to your Game Server Control Panel |
| 2 | Stop your server |
| 3 | Navigate to the Config tab |
| 4 | Locate the Server Password field |
| 5 | Enter your desired password |
| 6 | Click Save |
| 7 | Start your server |
[!IMPORTANT]
Always stop your server before making configuration changes to prevent settings from not being applied correctly.
Remove the Password
To make your server public again:
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Stop your server |
| 2 | Navigate to the Config tab |
| 3 | Clear the Server Password field (leave it empty) |
| 4 | Click Save |
| 5 | Start your server |
Manual Configuration (Advanced)
The password setting is stored in the config.json file in your server’s root directory.
File Location
| File | Location |
|---|
config.json | Server root directory |
Config.json Example
{
"Version": 3,
"ServerName": "My Hytale Server",
"MOTD": "Welcome!",
"Password": "YourSecretPassword",
"MaxPlayers": 100,
...
}
Setting/Removing Password Manually
| Action | Value |
|---|
| Set password | "Password": "YourSecretPassword" |
| Remove password | "Password": "" |
[!CAUTION]
If editing config.json manually, stop the server first and restart it after saving changes.
Password Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|
| Use a strong password | Prevents guessing |
| Share securely | Don’t post password publicly |
| Change periodically | Limits exposure if leaked |
| Combine with whitelist | Double layer of protection |
Password vs Whitelist Comparison
| Feature | Password | Whitelist |
|---|
| Who can join | Anyone with password | Only listed players |
| Per-player control | No | Yes |
| Easy to share | Yes | No |
| Best for | Quick private access | Strict member control |
For maximum security, use both a password and a whitelist together.
Troubleshooting
Password Not Working
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Server not restarted | Stop and start the server |
| Config not saved | Verify changes were saved |
| Spaces in password | Try a password without spaces |
Players Can Join Without Password
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Password field empty | Re-enter the password |
| Wrong config file | Ensure you’re editing the correct server |
Additional Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|
| Official Hytale Website | hytale.com |
| Hytale Support Portal | support.hytale.com |
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