{"id":18363,"date":"2026-01-15T14:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18363"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:06:53","slug":"change-max-players","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/change-max-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Max Players Hytale Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to Change the Max Player Limit on Your Hytale Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The number of players your server can handle depends on your hardware and RAM. While Hytale’s modern architecture is highly efficient, setting a realistic Max Players<\/strong> limit ensures that everyone on your server enjoys a lag-free experience. Whether you’re hosting a small private group or a large public community, the GGServers panel allows you to change this limit in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Access the Hytale Management Dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Login to the GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. From your list of active services, locate your Hytale instance and click the Manage<\/strong> button to enter the server’s main dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter the Hytale management area to begin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Player slot limits are defined during the server’s boot sequence. To update this value, you must first click the red Stop<\/strong> button on the dashboard. Wait for the status indicator to turn red before moving to the settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stop the server to allow configuration updates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the server offline, find the Server Settings<\/strong> button on the left-hand navigation sidebar. Click it to reveal the configuration categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open the settings menu from the sidebar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the most common server variables, including your server name, message of the day (MOTD), and connection limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go to General Settings to adjust player slots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Update the Max Players Field<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Locate the box labeled Max Players<\/strong>. Simply type in the new number of slots you wish to allow. Note that high player counts may require more RAM; for a standard server, we recommend starting with 20-30 slots and scaling up as needed. The GGServers panel features auto-save, so your changes are stored immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter your desired player limit here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Start Your Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your Hytale server is now ready to welcome your community with the updated player capacity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to host an even bigger community? Buy a Hytale Server at GGServers<\/a><\/strong> and enjoy high-performance hardware that can handle any player count with ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need help determining the best player limit for your plan, contact us at <\/strong>GGServers Support<\/a>. We are available 24\/7\/365!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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