Grant Operator Permissions for Server Management & Moderation
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.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|
| 3 minutes | Beginner | January 2026 |
Quick Navigation
| Section | What You’ll Learn |
|---|
| What Can Admins Do | Permissions overview |
| Add an Admin | Grant operator access |
| Remove an Admin | Revoke permissions |
| Command Reference | All op commands |
What Can Admins Do?
Admins (operators) have access to powerful commands for managing your server:
| Capability | Description |
|---|
| Player Management | Kick, ban, mute players |
| World Management | Teleport, spawn items, modify terrain |
| Server Commands | Access all administrative commands |
| Moderation | Enforce rules and manage behavior |
| Whitelist Bypass | Join even when whitelist is enabled |
[!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.
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Log in to your Game Server Control Panel |
| 2 | Navigate to the Console tab |
| 3 | Enter the command: op add <playername> |
| 4 | Press Enter |
Via In-Game (Requires Existing Admin)
If you already have admin access, run the command in-game:
Commands entered in the server console do not require a leading slash (/). In-game commands do require the slash.
Remove an Admin
To revoke a player’s admin permissions:
Via Server Console
Via In-Game
Example:
Changes take effect immediately. The player will lose admin access as soon as the command is executed.
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Command Reference
| Command | Description |
|---|
op add <player> | Grant admin/operator permissions |
op remove <player> | Revoke admin/operator permissions |
Permissions File Location
Admin permissions are stored in a JSON file on your server:
| File | Location |
|---|
permissions.json | Server root directory |
Manual Editing (Advanced)
You can also edit permissions.json directly:
{
"operators": [
"PlayerOne",
"PlayerTwo"
]
}
[!IMPORTANT]
If editing the file manually, stop the server first to prevent conflicts. Restart the server after saving changes.
Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|
| Limit admin count | Fewer admins = less risk |
| Use trusted players only | Admins have full control |
| Document who has access | Track permissions for accountability |
| Review regularly | Remove inactive admins |
Troubleshooting
Command Not Working
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Player name misspelled | Check exact username |
| Using slash in console | Remove the / prefix in console |
| Missing slash in-game | Add / prefix for in-game commands |
Admin Cannot Use Commands
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Not properly added | Re-run op add <name> |
| Server not restarted | Some changes may require restart |
Additional Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|
| Official Hytale Website | hytale.com |
| Hytale Support Portal | support.hytale.com |
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