👑 Become an administrator on your Hytale server#

Administrator permissions give you complete control over your Hytale server: player management, access to creative mode, moderation tools, and advanced commands. Whether you manage a private server with friends or a large community, becoming an admin is the essential first step.

🎯 Goals of this guide#

This tutorial guides you step by step to master administrator rights management on your Hytale server:

• 👑 Become admin (OP) on your server and access all advanced features
• 👥 Add admins online or offline via username or UUID
• 📋 Understand the permissions.json file and its structure
• 🔧 Manage operators with console commands
• 🛡️ Secure your server by assigning rights to the right people

By the end of this guide, you'll be able to efficiently manage your Hytale server permissions, whether for a small private server or a large community.

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💡 Why become an administrator?#

Getting administrator (OP) rights on your Hytale server unlocks essential possibilities for optimal management:

🎮 Complete server control#

As an admin, you have access to all commands: teleportation, time and weather management, entity spawning, and much more. You can modify the world according to your needs and fix problems quickly.

🛡️ Effective moderation#

Protect your community with moderation tools: ban, kick, mute problematic players. Keep your server healthy and welcoming for all members.

🎉 Event organization#

Create unique events for your community: treasure hunts, PVP arenas, collaborative builds. Admin commands allow you to prepare and host these special moments.

🎨 Advanced customization#

Access Creative Mode and the asset editor to customize your world. Build impressive structures, modify terrain, and create a unique experience for your players.

🔐 Enhanced security#

Control who can do what on your server. Assign admin rights only to trusted people to prevent griefing and unauthorized modifications.

🧰 Prerequisites#

• A Hytale server hosted at LibraHost
• Access to the management panel

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1️⃣ Add an admin online#

The simplest method to give admin rights to a connected player.

🎮 Via the server console#

1. Log in to the LibraHost panel
2. Select your Hytale server
3. Access the server Console
4. Enter the following command:

op add [username]

Replace [username] with the Hytale player's name.

1. If the command succeeds, you will see the confirmation message:

[username] is now an operator!

💡 Solo: Use /op self in the in-game chat to grant yourself admin rights on your own world.

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2️⃣ Add an admin offline#

To give admin rights to a player who is not connected, you must use their UUID (unique identifier).

🔍 Find a player's UUID#

Each Hytale account has a unique UUID, for example:

34ef6c2d-13be-3de0-ba01-6bca1d9af96b

To find it:

• Navigate to the File Manager
• Open the universe/players/ folder
• Files are named with player UUIDs

📝 Add the admin via UUID#

1. Access your server Console
2. Enter the command:

op add [UUID]

1. Confirmation message:

[UUID] is now an operator!

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3️⃣ Manage the permissions file#

The permissions.json file contains the list of all administrators and permission groups.

📁 Access the file#

1. Access the File Manager
2. Open the permissions.json file
3. You will see players with their assigned groups (e.g., OP)

⚠️ Important: Stop the server before manually modifying this file. Only modify this file if you know what you're doing, a syntax error can prevent the server from starting.

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4️⃣ Admin management commands#

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❓ Frequently asked questions#

Do I need to restart the server after adding an admin?#

No. Admin rights are applied instantly, no restart required. The player can use their new permissions immediately without having to reconnect.

Can I directly modify the permissions.json file?#

Yes, but we recommend using the op add and op remove commands to avoid JSON syntax errors that could prevent the server from working. If you modify the file manually, first stop the server and check the syntax before restarting.

What does being admin (OP) mean on Hytale?#

It means you have access to all server commands and tools: Creative Mode, asset editor, moderation commands, player management, and more. Regular players don't have these permissions, which protects your server from unauthorized modifications.

How many admins can I add?#

There is no technical limit. However, we recommend limiting admin permissions to trusted players only, especially on public servers, to avoid accidental or malicious modifications.

How do I remove admin rights from a player?#

Use the command op remove [username] or op remove [UUID] in the LibraHost panel console. Rights will be removed instantly and the player will no longer be able to use admin commands.

Are admin rights preserved after a server restart?#

Yes. Admin rights are saved in the permissions.json file and persist after each restart. You don't need to reassign them every time the server starts.

Can I create different permission levels (moderator, admin, etc.)?#

Hytale allows managing permission groups via the permissions.json file. You can create custom roles with specific permissions for different staff levels (moderator, senior admin, etc.). Consult the official Hytale documentation for advanced options.

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✅ Conclusion#

You are now an administrator of your Hytale server:

1. ✅ OP rights assigned via console
2. ✅ Full access to all commands and tools
3. ✅ Admin management mastered

👑 Ready to administrate! Use /help in-game to discover all available commands with your new admin powers.

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This guide is compatible with Hytale servers hosted at LibraHost via the panel jeux.librahost.fr.