Grant Operator Permissions for Server Management & Moderation
Difficulty
Beginner
Time
5 Minutes
Empower trusted players - This guide shows you how to add and remove admins (operators) on your Hytale server, giving them access to powerful management commands.
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What Can Admins Do?
Admins (operators) have access to powerful commands for managing your server:[!CAUTION]Security Warning
Only grant admin access to trusted players. Admins have full control over the server and can potentially cause damage if permissions are misused.
Add an Admin
You can add admins using the server console or in-game commands.Via Server Console (Recommended)
This method works even if no admins currently exist on the server.
Example:
Via In-Game (Requires Existing Admin)
If you already have admin access, run the command in-game:Remove an Admin
To revoke a player’s admin permissions:Via Server Console
Via In-Game
Changes take effect immediately. The player will lose admin access as soon as the command is executed.
Command Reference
Permissions File Location
Admin permissions are stored in a JSON file on your server:Manual Editing (Advanced)
You can also editpermissions.json directly:
[!IMPORTANT] If editing the file manually, stop the server first to prevent conflicts. Restart the server after saving changes.
Best Practices
Troubleshooting
Command Not Working
Admin Cannot Use Commands
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