HytaleHow to Enable and Disable Whitelist on Your Hytale Server
Discover how to easily enable and manage the whitelist on your Hytale server. Simple steps to secure access to authorized players only and manage your whitelist.
The whitelist allows you to restrict access to your server only to players you have chosen. It's an ideal feature to keep a private server among friends or members of your community.
1️⃣ Enable the Whitelist
To enable the whitelist on your server, use the following command in the console or in-game:
/whitelist enable
Once enabled, only players on the whitelist will be able to join your server.
2️⃣ Add Players to the Whitelist
To authorize a player to join your server:
/whitelist add player_name
Example:
/whitelist add Thibault
/whitelist add Jason
3️⃣ Remove Players from the Whitelist
To remove access for a player:
/whitelist remove player_name
Example:
/whitelist remove Thibault
4️⃣ Check the List of Whitelisted Players
To display all authorized players:
/whitelist list
This command shows you the complete list of players on your whitelist.
5️⃣ Check Whitelist Status
To know if the whitelist is active or not:
/whitelist status
You will see a message indicating if the whitelist is enabled (active) or disabled (inactive).
🔄 Disable the Whitelist
If you want to reopen your server to all players:
/whitelist disable
Your server will become accessible to everyone without restrictions.
🗑️ Completely Clear the Whitelist
To remove all players from the whitelist with a single command:
/whitelist clear
⚠️ Warning: This action removes all players from the list. You will need to add them back one by one if you want to authorize them again.
📋 Command Summary
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/whitelist enable | Enables the whitelist |
/whitelist disable | Disables the whitelist |
/whitelist add <username> | Adds a player to the whitelist |
/whitelist remove <username> | Removes a player from the whitelist |
/whitelist list | Displays the list of whitelisted players |
/whitelist status | Checks if the whitelist is active |
/whitelist clear | Completely clears the whitelist |
💡 Practical Tips
- ✅ Enable the whitelist before opening your server to the public
- ✅ Note the exact usernames of your players (case-sensitive)
- ✅ Use
/whitelist statusregularly to check the status - ✅ Clearly communicate to your players that they need to be whitelisted
- ⚠️ Players removed from the whitelist are immediately disconnected
🎯 Use Cases
Server Among Friends
/whitelist enable
/whitelist add Friend1
/whitelist add Friend2
/whitelist add Friend3
Temporary Private Event
/whitelist enable
[Add participants]
[After the event]
/whitelist disable
Server Maintenance
/whitelist enable
/whitelist add Admin
[Perform maintenance]
/whitelist disable
❓ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 A whitelisted player can't connect?
Check that:
- The whitelist is enabled with
/whitelist status - The username is spelled correctly (case-sensitive)
- The player hasn't recently changed their username
🔹 Can I add players even if the whitelist is disabled?
Yes! You can prepare your list in advance with /whitelist add, then enable the whitelist when you're ready with /whitelist enable.
🔹 What happens if I enable the whitelist while players are connected?
Non-whitelisted players will be immediately disconnected from the server. Only those on the whitelist will remain connected.
🔹 Does the whitelist work with usernames containing special characters?
Yes, but make sure to write the username exactly as it appears in the game.
🔹 How many players can I add to the whitelist?
There is no technical limit. You can add as many players as you want.
❓ Need Help?
If you encounter difficulties with the whitelist, our support team is here for you:
👉 Contact LordHosting support
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