Hytale Admin Command Overview
Commands are the primary way to administrate and customize your Hytale server. Whether you want to ban someone, teleport across the map, change the weather, or give someone OP, commands give you full control.
Almost all commands require admin or operator permissions.
/help.Before you start
- Most commands require admin permissions
- Commands can be run:
- In-game (chat, prefixed with
/) - Via the server console in the HypeServ panel
- In-game (chat, prefixed with
- The console always has full permissions
To see all available commands and subcommands at any time, run:
/help
Admin commands
These commands are used to manage players, permissions, plugins, and the server itself.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/spawning | Commands related to NPC spawning |
/ban | Ban a player from the server |
/unban | Unban a previously banned player |
/gamemode | Change a player’s game mode |
/give | Spawn items for a player |
/heal | Heal a player to full health and stamina |
/kick | Kick a player from the server |
/op | Grant admin permissions to a player |
/perm | Main permissions command for users and groups |
/plugin | Manage server plugins |
/stop | Shut down the server |
/sudo | Run a command as another player |
/tp | Teleport to a player or location |
/whitelist | Manage the server whitelist |
Most admin commands support additional arguments and subcommands.
Use /help <command> to see detailed usage.
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World commands
World commands let you control the environment, rules, and behavior of your worlds. They are essential for survival servers, roleplay setups, and custom game modes.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/block | Block states, debugging, and related tools |
/chunk | Chunk information, loading, and management |
/fluid | Control fluids at a location or radius |
/lighting | Retrieve or control world lighting |
/path | Manage NPC patrol and movement paths |
/time | Change the world’s time |
/weather | Change the world’s weather |
/world | Create, manage, and configure worlds |
These commands usually affect only the current world, unless explicitly specified.
Builder commands
Builder commands are powerful tools for map creation or and world editing.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/copy | Copy the selected area to your clipboard |
/cut | Remove the contents of your selection |
/editprefab | Create or edit prefabs |
/fillblocks | Fill a selection with a specific block type |
/paste | Paste the contents of your clipboard |
/pos1 | Set the first selection position |
/pos2 | Set the second selection position |
/prefab | Save, load, delete, or list prefabs |
/replace | Replace blocks in a selection |
/undo | Undo recent changes |
Builder commands are extremely powerful. Be careful when editing large areas and consider making a backup first. ::
Player commands
These commands are useful for movement, debugging, and player interaction.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/damage | Deal damage to a player |
/emote | Play an emote |
/help | Show all available commands |
/kill | Kill and respawn a player |
/mount | Mount or dismount players or check mount status |
/ping | Show a player’s latency and server tick information |
/spawn | Teleport to the world spawn |
/warp | Manage and teleport to warp locations |
/whoami | Display player information |
Best practices for admins
- Use
/helpfrequently — many commands have hidden subcommands - Prefer console commands for moderation if a player is causing trouble
- Test world and builder commands on a backup or test world first
- Keep permissions minimal for moderators to avoid accidental damage