To join a Hytale server you only need the server address (IP/hostname + port). Most servers use the default port 5520.
If you’re hosting with LOW.MS, you can copy/paste your connection address straight from the panel and you don’t need to deal with router port forwarding or firewall rules — it’s ready to play.
1) Find your server address (IP + port)
Your server address looks like one of these:
123.45.67.89:5520play.yourdomain.com:5520
LOW.MS
Open your LOW.MS panel → Server Status (or Connection Details) → copy the IP:Port shown.
Self-hosted
- Same PC as the server: try
127.0.0.1:5520 - Same network (LAN): use the server PC’s local IP (e.g.,
192.168.1.50:5520) - Over the internet: use your public IP + ensure UDP port forwarding is set up (see troubleshooting)
If you changed the bind address/port when launching the server (for example using
--bind), you must join using that port instead.
2) Join via Direct Connect (fastest)
This is the quickest method and works on any host.
- Launch Hytale
- From the main menu, open Servers
- Click Direct Connect
- Paste your IP Address:Port
- Click Connect
- If prompted, enter the server password (if enabled)
3) Add the server to Favorites (recommended for regular players)
If you don’t want to paste the address every time:
- Launch Hytale → Servers
- Click Add Server
- Enter the IP Address:Port and a Name
- Click Add Server
- Your server appears in Favorites — double-click to join
4) Passwords and whitelists
If the server has a password
You’ll be prompted for it when you connect. If you don’t know it, ask the server owner/admin.
If the server has a whitelist
You’ll only be able to join if your username is approved. Ask an admin to add you (or disable whitelist).
5) Common problems (and quick fixes)
“Can’t connect” / connection fails immediately
- Re-check the IP:Port (a single digit wrong will fail).
- Make sure the server is actually online (not stopped or restarting).
- If you’re self-hosting: confirm UDP is open (see below).
“Stuck connecting…”
The server may still be starting, loading mods, or restarting. Wait a moment and try again.
Version mismatch / incompatible version
Hytale requires client and server to run the same version. If you get mismatch errors:
- Update your game (launcher)
- Restart the server so it updates too
Self-hosted: friends can’t join (port forwarding / firewall)
Hytale uses QUIC over UDP, not TCP. The default is UDP 5520.
If hosting behind a router:
- Forward UDP port 5520 to the server PC (TCP forwarding is not required).
If you’re on a restrictive NAT (e.g., symmetric NAT) and players struggle to connect, the official manual suggests using a VPS/dedicated host instead.
That’s one of the reasons many communities choose a managed host like LOW.MS — no port forwarding, no home-network quirks, and your server stays reachable.
Quick checklist
- You have the correct IP:Port (default is
:5520) - Server is running
- You entered the right password (if enabled)
- You’re not blocked by whitelist
- Client/server are on the same version