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Hytale server guide: requirements and setup.
What the official Hytale Server Manual says a server needs, and how to run it on a Linux VPS you control. This is a guide, not a managed Hytale service.
- Full root
- Snapshots
- DDoS protection
Hytale server
# requirements from the official Server Manual
java -version # Java 25
# 4 GB RAM minimum
# players connect on UDP 5520 (QUIC)
hytale-serverofficial server files
startingwhat the manual asks for
- Linux server with SSH
- Java 25 installed
- 4 GB of memory or more
- UDP 5520 open
- Official server files
Run it yourself or use a host?
Hytale's server software is something you can run on your own machine. That makes a VPS a reasonable home for it if you are comfortable with Linux. If you want a managed panel, one-click setup and support, a dedicated Hytale game host is the better fit, and we say plainly that Nxeon does not offer that for Hytale today.
A Nxeon VPS
- Full root and your own files
- Your own firewall rules
- Pay for a flat server
- You do the setup and updates
Nxeon does not sell managed Hytale servers. This page exists because many people ask what a Hytale server needs. The numbers below come from the official Hytale Server Manual as of 2026-10-02: at least 4 GB of memory, Java 25, x64 or arm64, and player traffic over UDP port 5520 using QUIC. Read the manual itself for current instructions and for Hytale's own terms, which apply to anything you run.
What a self-run Hytale server needs
Memory
The manual's floor is 4 GB. Memory use grows with the size of the loaded world and view distance, so watch it as players join.
Java 25
The server needs Java 25. The manual recommends the Adoptium (Temurin) distribution.
UDP 5520
Players connect over UDP using QUIC, so open UDP port 5520 on your firewall. A TCP-only rule will not work.
Backups
Snapshot before updates and keep world backups off the server.
Firewall
Allow only the ports you need and keep SSH locked to your own address or keys.
Keep it running
Run the server as a systemd service so it restarts after a reboot.
Outline
- 1
Get a Linux server
Deploy Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on a plan with at least 4 GB of RAM, such as Standard (4 GB).
- 2
Install Java 25
Install the Temurin build of Java 25 as the manual recommends.
- 3
Download the official server
Follow the Server Manual's own steps to obtain the server files. Do not use unofficial copies.
- 4
Open UDP 5520 and run it
Allow UDP 5520, start the server, and run it as a systemd service.
Pick your size
The official floor is 4 GB, so start at Standard (4 GB) and resize later if your world or player count grows.
Starter
$8.88$12.78
First term, then $12.78 a month
- CPU1 vCPU
- Memory2 GB
- NVMe25 GB
- Bandwidth1 TB
Standard
$12.99$18.70
First term, then $18.70 a month
- CPU2 vCPU
- Memory4 GB
- NVMe50 GB
- Bandwidth2 TB
Pro
$20.99$30.22
First term, then $30.22 a month
- CPU3 vCPU
- Memory8 GB
- NVMe80 GB
- Bandwidth4 TB
Max
$32.99$47.50
First term, then $47.50 a month
- CPU4 vCPU
- Memory16 GB
- NVMe120 GB
- Bandwidth8 TB
Hytale servers, answered
Anything else? Our support team answers around the clock.
Does Nxeon offer Hytale server hosting?
No. We do not sell a managed Hytale server. This page is a guide to what a self-run server needs, and a general VPS is the only thing Nxeon sells that you could use for it.
What does a Hytale server need?
Per the official Server Manual: at least 4 GB of memory, Java 25, x64 or arm64, and UDP port 5520 using QUIC. Check the manual for the current figures.
Is it allowed to run a Hytale server on a VPS?
Hytale's server software is meant to be run by players and communities, but its terms, especially around commercial use, are Hytale's to state. Read them before running anything for money.
Will you add managed Hytale hosting?
We will only offer it if and when it is clearly permitted. We will not announce it before then.
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