Server Authorization

Unlike traditional Minecraft servers, Hytale servers require a secure handshake with the master server every time they start up. This ensures your server is verified and can accept players.

The Authorization Process

When you press Start on your console, the server will initialize and then pause, waiting for your input.

1. Go to the Console tab.
2. Look for a message that says Please authorize this server by running /auth login device.
3. Type or paste the following command into the console input bar:

   /auth login device

4. You will see output similar to this:

   [HytaleServer] No server tokens configured. Use /auth login to authenticate.
   [CommandManager] Console executed command: auth login device
   >....Starting OAuth2 device flow. Check console for verification URL.
   [AbstractCommand] ===================================================================
   [AbstractCommand] DEVICE AUTHORIZATION
   [AbstractCommand] ===================================================================
   [AbstractCommand] Visit: https://oauth.accounts.hytale.com/oauth2/device/verify
   [AbstractCommand] Enter code: ExrMfmHL
   [AbstractCommand] Or visit: https://oauth.accounts.hytale.com/oauth2/device/verify?user_code=ExrMfmHL
   [AbstractCommand] ===================================================================
   [AbstractCommand] Waiting for authorization (expires in 600 seconds)...

5. Click the link provided in the console (e.g., https://oauth.accounts.hytale.com/oauth2/device/verify) to open the official Hytale authorization page.
6. Enter the code displayed (e.g., ExrMfmHL).
7. Once confirmed, return to your console. You will see a success message, and the server will finish loading.

Note: You must complete this process every time you restart the server. This is a security feature enforced by the game developer.