How to Activate and Manage a Whitelist on Hytale
The Whitelist is an essential security tool for any server administrator. It allows restricting access to the server only to players you have explicitly authorized.
It is the ideal solution for:
- 🔒 Securing a private or development server.
- 👷 Preventing unwanted visitors during construction work.
- 🤝 Creating a closed community.
🟢 Enable and Disable the Whitelist
By default, the whitelist is often disabled, allowing everyone to join the server. Here's how to change this status via your server console.
Enable protection
To activate the whitelist and block access to strangers, enter the following command:
whitelist on
Note: Once activated, only players on the list (and administrators) will be able to connect.
Disable protection
If you want to reopen the server to the public, use this command:
whitelist off
👥 Manage Players (Add and Remove)
Once the whitelist is active, you must manually add authorized players. These changes take effect immediately (no need to restart).
➕ Add a player
To allow a player to join the server, use the following command replacing <pseudo> with their in-game name:
whitelist add <pseudo>
*Example: whitelist add Michel*
➖ Remove a player
To revoke a player's access, use the command:
whitelist remove <pseudo>
*Example: whitelist remove Michel*
ℹ️ Useful Information
- Immediate effect: As soon as you run the
addorremovecommand, the player gains or loses access instantly. If a removed player is connected, they may be kicked out depending on the server configuration. - Administrator Access: Generally, players with administrative rights can join the server even if they are not explicitly added to the whitelist.