Transfer Your Character Progress, Inventory & Save Data
Continue your adventure online — This guide shows you how to transfer your singleplayer character data, inventory, and progress to your Hytale server so you don’t have to start over.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
|---|
| 5 minutes | Beginner | January 2026 |
Quick Navigation
| Section | What You’ll Learn |
|---|
| Locate Player Data | Find your save files |
| Upload to Server | Transfer files via control panel |
Important: Before You Begin
[!CAUTION]
Universe Compatibility
Player data is tied to the specific universe it was created in. You must upload the player data to the matching universe on your server for it to work correctly.
Step 1: Locate Your Singleplayer Player Data
First, you need to find your player data files on your computer.
Open the Universe Folder
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Launch Hytale |
| 2 | Click on Worlds |
| 3 | Right-click any world that belongs to the universe you want to use |
| 4 | Click Open Folder |
Navigate to Player Data
| Location | Path |
|---|
| Player Data Folder | universe/players/ |
Inside the players/ folder, you will find player data files that store your character progress, inventory, and stats.
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Step 2: Upload Player Data to Your Server
Once you have located the player data files, upload them to your server.
[!IMPORTANT]
Stop Your Server First
For best results, make sure your server is stopped before uploading player data. This prevents file conflicts and data corruption.
Upload via Control Panel
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Stop your server in the control panel |
| 2 | Navigate to the Files tab |
| 3 | Open the following directory: universe/players/ |
| 4 | Upload the player data files from your computer into this folder |
| 5 | Start your server |
Upload via FTP (Alternative)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Connect to your server using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) |
| 2 | Navigate to universe/players/ |
| 3 | Upload your player data files |
| 4 | Disconnect and start your server |
File Structure Reference
What Gets Transferred
| Data | Description |
|---|
| Character Progress | Level, experience, unlocks |
| Inventory | Items, equipment, resources |
| Player Stats | Health, stamina, abilities |
Directory Structure
universe/
├── players/
│ ├── [PlayerUUID].json ← Your player data file
│ └── ...
└── worlds/
└── [WorldName]/
Troubleshooting
Player Data Not Loading
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Wrong Universe | Ensure you uploaded to the matching universe folder |
| Server Running | Stop the server before uploading files |
| File Permissions | Check that files were uploaded completely |
Character Appears Reset
If your character appears reset after joining, double-check that:
- The player data file was uploaded to the correct
universe/players/ folder
- The universe on the server matches the one from your singleplayer save
- Your server was restarted after uploading
Additional Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|
| Official Hytale Website | hytale.com |
| Hytale Support Portal | support.hytale.com |
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