{"id":18293,"date":"2026-01-14T11:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18293"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:59:14","slug":"how-to-enable-disable-pvp-on-hytale-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-enable-disable-pvp-on-hytale-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable\/Disable PVP on Hytale Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enable or Disable PvP on Your Hytale Server<\/h2>\n<p>Hytale offers a versatile world where you can choose between peaceful co-op exploration or intense player-vs-player combat. Depending on the type of community you are building on your Hytale dedicated server, you may want to toggle PvP on or off. This guide will show you two easy methods to change your combat settings: using the direct File Manager or the simplified GGServers settings toggle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Configuring PvP via config.json<\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to manage your world settings directly through the game files, you can modify the core configuration file. This method is useful for making several world changes at once.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the File Manager<\/h4>\n<p>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your Hytale server. On the left-hand menu, click on the <strong>Files<\/strong> tab to open the server&#8217;s directory.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Locate the World Configuration<\/h4>\n<p>Navigate through the following folders: <code>\/home\/container\/universe\/worlds\/default\/<\/code>. Once there, find the file named <strong>config.json<\/strong> and click it to open the built-in text editor.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Modify the IsPvpEnabled Value<\/h4>\n<p>Inside the file, look for the line labeled <strong>&#8220;IsPvpEnabled&#8221;<\/strong>. To allow player combat, set this to <code>true<\/code>. To prevent players from hurting each other, set it to <code>false<\/code>. Click <strong>Save Content<\/strong> when finished.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" class=\"wp-image-18294\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-1024x460.jpg\" alt=\"Editing config.json to change PvP settings in Hytale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-1024x460.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-50x22.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-1536x690.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-2048x921.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-60x27.jpg 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PVP-100x45.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manually editing the Hytale world configuration file.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Using the General Settings Toggle<\/h3>\n<p>For a faster, more user-friendly approach, you can use the built-in toggles in the GGServers panel. This method handles the file editing for you automatically.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Stop Your Hytale Server<\/h4>\n<p>Before changing global settings, you must <strong>Stop<\/strong> your server. This ensures that the new PvP rules are properly initialized during the next startup sequence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stopping the Hytale server\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png 121w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stop the server before updating settings.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h4>\n<p>On the left-hand sidebar of the panel, click the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button to expand the management options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Selecting Hytale Server Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png 274w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-100x21.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access the Server Settings menu.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open General Settings<\/h4>\n<p>From the submenu, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This area contains the primary gameplay toggles for your world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"General Settings tab for Hytale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 172w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Navigate to the General Settings tab.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Toggle the PvP Switch<\/h4>\n<p>Locate the box labeled <strong>Enable PVP<\/strong>. Simply click the switch to your preferred state. The GGServers panel features an auto-save function, so your change is recorded immediately. You can now return to the dashboard and <strong>Start<\/strong> your server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"162\" class=\"wp-image-18347\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104.png\" alt=\"Enabling or Disabling PvP on Hytale Server\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104.png 404w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104-60x24.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-104-100x40.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toggle the PvP switch to turn combat on or off.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Whether you are hosting a friendly co-op world or a competitive battleground, the best performance is found with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/hytale-server-hosting\">Hytale Server Hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our optimized hardware ensures that combat remains smooth and lag-free for all players!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If you need help configuring your server or have any technical questions, please contact us at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a><strong>. Our team is available 24\/7 to assist you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Enable or Disable PvP on Your Hytale Server Hytale offers a versatile world where you can choose between peaceful co-op exploration or intense player-vs-player combat. Depending on the type of community you are building on your Hytale dedicated server, you may want to toggle PvP on or off&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_sitemap_exclude":false,"_sitemap_priority":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[8380],"ht-kb-tag":[8494,8492,8040,8390,8451,8495,8458,8497,8457,8388,8498,8389,8490,8500,8455,8493,8491,8452,8499,8496,8502,8384,8386,8454,8402,8456,8501],"class_list":["post-18293","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-hytale","ht_kb_tag-disable-hytale-pvp","ht_kb_tag-enable-hytale-pvp","ht_kb_tag-ggservers-dashboard","ht_kb_tag-ggservers-hytale-tutorial","ht_kb_tag-hytale","ht_kb_tag-hytale-co-op-server","ht_kb_tag-hytale-config-files","ht_kb_tag-hytale-config-json","ht_kb_tag-hytale-configuration","ht_kb_tag-hytale-dedicated-server","ht_kb_tag-hytale-friendly-fire","ht_kb_tag-hytale-gameplay-2026","ht_kb_tag-hytale-multiplayer-pvp","ht_kb_tag-hytale-panel-settings","ht_kb_tag-hytale-pvp","ht_kb_tag-hytale-pvp-settings","ht_kb_tag-hytale-pvp-toggle","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-combat","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-config","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-files","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-hosting-2026","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-setup","ht_kb_tag-hytale-server-tutorial","ht_kb_tag-hytale-technical-support","ht_kb_tag-hytale-world","ht_kb_tag-hytale-world-settings"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/18293","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18293"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/18293\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18348,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/18293\/revisions\/18348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-category?post=18293"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-tag?post=18293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}