Complete Guide for Connecting via Direct Connect or Server List
Difficulty
Beginner
Time
5 Minutes
Get into the game fast - This guide shows you two methods to join your Hytale server: Direct Connect for quick access, or adding the server to your list for easy future connections.
Quick Navigation
Step 1: Find Your Server IP Address
Before joining, you need your server’s unique address.Step 2: Join Using Direct Connect
This is the fastest method to join a server immediately.Direct Connect is ideal for one-time connections or testing. For regular play, consider adding the server to your list (Step 3).
Step 3: Join by Adding to Server List
Save your server to your list so you don’t have to enter the IP every time.Benefits of Adding to Server List
Troubleshooting
Cannot Connect to Server
Connection is Slow or World Not Loading
[!IMPORTANT] If you can connect but the world doesn’t load, this may be a network driver issue. See our Slow Connection and World Not Loading Fix guide for detailed solutions.
Still Having Issues?
Quick Reference
Connection Methods Comparison
Default Connection Details
Additional Resources
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