Before setting up, work through these questions with the server owner:
| Where will you host? | Local PC, VPS, Game Host | Local = free, VPS = flexible, Host = easy | | Who will have access? | Friends list (whitelist) | Start restricted | | Starting vanilla or modded? | Vanilla first is great! | Can add mods anytime | | World seed? | Random, specific | Can make new worlds later |
| Backups? | Manual, automated | Set schedule before playing |
Hytale server setup, configuration, and administration. Covers config.json, permissions.json, authentication, port forwarding, hosting options, and going public. Use when setting up a server, configuring permissions, troubleshooting connection issues, or planning server infrastructure. Source: z3nlotus/hytale-agent-skills.