All Hytale Console Commands & How to Use (March 2026) Ultimate Guide

If you’re looking to unlock the true potential of Hytale’s sandbox world, console commands are your gateway to unlimited creativity and control. Whether you’re managing a multiplayer server, building magnificent structures, or just want to enhance your gameplay experience, mastering these commands will transform how you play. Having spent countless hours exploring Orbis and testing every command available, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Hytale’s powerful command system.

Command Category	Total Commands	Permission Required	Best For
Admin Commands	25+	OP/Admin	Server management
World Commands	20+	OP/Admin	Environment control
Builder Commands	50+	Creative Mode	Construction
Player Commands	18+	Varies	Personal use
Utility Commands	90+	Varies	Debug/Advanced

How to Access and Use Hytale Console Commands

Before diving into the commands, let’s cover the basics of accessing and using them properly.

Getting Started with Commands

1. Launch Hytale and enter your world or server
2. Press the ‘/’ key to open the in-game chat console
3. Type your command exactly as shown (commands are case-sensitive)
4. Add required parameters and press Enter to execute

Pro Tip: If you’re in Creative mode, you can also press ‘B’ to open Creative Tools, then select Help > Commands for a visual menu of available commands with examples.

Permission Requirements

Most commands require specific permission levels:

• Basic Commands: Available to all players (/help, /emote, /ping)
• OP Commands: Require operator permissions (/op self to grant yourself)
• Admin Commands: Server administrator level only
• Creative Commands: Available in Creative mode only

If you receive a permission error, contact your server admin or use /op self if you own the server.

Admin Commands – Complete Server Management

Admin commands give you complete control over your server and players. These are essential for server owners and moderators.

Player Management Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/op	/op [player]	Grant admin permissions	/op self
/ban	/ban [player] [reason]	Ban a player	/ban PlayerName Griefing
/unban	/unban [player]	Unban a player	/unban PlayerName
/kick	/kick [player] [reason]	Kick a player	/kick PlayerName AFK
/whitelist	/whitelist [add/remove] [player]	Manage whitelist	/whitelist add PlayerName
/gamemode	/gamemode [mode] [player]	Change game mode	/gamemode creative PlayerName

Server Control Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/stop	/stop	Shut down server	/stop
/backup	/backup	Create server backup	/backup
/maxplayers	/maxplayers [number]	Set max players	/maxplayers 20
/plugin	/plugin [action]	Manage plugins	/plugin list
/perm	/perm [action]	Manage permissions	/perm group add Admin

Player Assistance Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/give	/give [player] [item] [amount]	Spawn items	/give PlayerName Weapon_Sword_Crude 1
/heal	/heal [player]	Heal to full health	/heal PlayerName
/tp	/tp [player] [target/x y z]	Teleport	/tp PlayerName 100 64 200
/spawn	/spawn [player]	Teleport to spawn	/spawn PlayerName
/damage	/damage [player] [amount]	Deal damage	/damage PlayerName 5

World Commands – Environment Control

World commands let you manipulate the environment, time, weather, and world settings.

Time and Weather Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/time	/time [set/get] [value]	Control world time	/time set 12000
/weather	/weather [set/reset] [type] [intensity]	Change weather	/weather set Zone1_Rainy_Heavy
/noon	/noon	Set time to noon	/noon

World Management Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/world	/world [action]	Manage worlds	/world list
/chunk	/chunk [action]	Manage chunks	/chunk info
/lighting	/lighting [action]	Control lighting	/lighting update
/fluid	/fluid [action]	Control fluids	/fluid set water
/path	/path [action]	Manage NPC paths	/path create

Zone Discovery Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/world discover	/world discover [zone]	Discover a zone	/world discover Zone1
/world undiscover	/world undiscover [zone]	Undiscover a zone	/world undiscover Zone1
/world reload	/world reload	Reload world	/world reload

Builder Commands – Ultimate Construction Tools

Builder commands are your best friends in Creative mode, offering WorldEdit-like functionality for massive construction projects.

Selection Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/pos1	/pos1 [x y z]	Set first position	/pos1 100 64 100
/pos2	/pos2 [x y z]	Set second position	/pos2 200 64 200
/selectchunk	/selectchunk	Select current chunk	/selectchunk
/expand	/expand [amount] [direction]	Expand selection	/expand 10 up
/contractselection	/contractselection [amount]	Shrink selection	/contractselection 5
/deselect	/deselect	Clear selection	/deselect

Block Manipulation Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/block set	/block set [x y z] [block]	Place block	/block set 100 64 100 stone
/block get	/block get [x y z]	Get block info	/block get 100 64 100
/fillblocks	/fillblocks [block]	Fill selection	/fillblocks stone
/replace	/replace [from] [to]	Replace blocks	/replace dirt stone
/setblocks	/setblocks [block]	Set all blocks	/setblocks wood
/clearblocks	/clearblocks	Clear selection	/clearblocks

Copy and Paste Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/copy	/copy	Copy selection	/copy
/cut	/cut	Cut selection	/cut
/paste	/paste	Paste clipboard	/paste
/rotate	/rotate [angle]	Rotate clipboard	/rotate 90
/flip	/flip [direction]	Flip clipboard	/flip north
/undo	/undo [steps]	Undo changes	/undo 5
/redo	/redo [steps]	Redo changes	/redo 3

Advanced Building Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/move	/move [x y z]	Move selection	/move 10 0 0
/stack	/stack [count] [direction]	Stack selection	/stack 5 up
/shift	/shift [amount] [direction]	Shift selection	/shift 10 north
/wall	/wall [block] [thickness]	Create walls	/wall stone 3
/hollow	/hollow [block]	Hollow selection	/hollow air
/submerge	/submerge [fluid]	Fill with fluid	/submerge water

Prefab Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/prefab save	/prefab save [name]	Save prefab	/prefab save MyHouse
/prefab load	/prefab load [name]	Load prefab	/prefab load MyHouse
/prefab delete	/prefab delete [name]	Delete prefab	/prefab delete OldHouse
/prefab list	/prefab list	List prefabs	/prefab list

Player Commands – Personal Utilities

These commands are useful for individual players and don’t require admin permissions in most cases.

Movement and Position Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/tp	/tp [player/x y z]	Teleport	/tp 100 64 100
/spawn	/spawn	Go to spawn	/spawn
/warp	/warp [name]	Warp to location	/warp home
/unstuck	/unstuck	Get unstuck	/unstuck
/whereami	/whereami	Show coordinates	/whereami

Information Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/whoami	/whoami	Show player info	/whoami
/who	/who	List players	/who
/ping	/ping [player]	Check latency	/ping PlayerName
/help	/help [command]	Show help	/help tp

Action Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/emote	/emote [name]	Play emote	/emote wave
/kill	/kill [player]	Kill player	/kill
/mount	/mount [action]	Mount/dismount	/mount dismount
/hub	/hub	Return to hub	/hub

Advanced Utility Commands

These commands are for advanced users, debugging, and special functions.

Debug and Testing Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/debug	/debug [action]	Debug mode	/debug on
/debugplayerposition	/debugplayerposition	Show position debug	/debugplayerposition
/hudtest	/hudtest [action]	Test HUD	/hudtest reset
/stresstest	/stresstest	Stress test	/stresstest
/packetstats	/packetstats	Show packet stats	/packetstats

System Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/version	/version	Show version	/version
/auth	/auth [action]	Authentication	/auth status
/backup	/backup	Create backup	/backup
/log	/log [action]	Manage logs	/log view

Special Commands

Command	Syntax	Description	Example
/cursethis	/cursethis	Curse held item	/cursethis
/fillsignature	/fillsignature	Fill signature	/fillsignature
/memories	/memories [action]	Manage memories	/memories clear
/notify	/notify [message]	Send notification	/notify Server restarting
/say	/say [message]	Broadcast message	/say Welcome!

Command Usage Examples and Scenarios

Scenario 1: Setting Up a Creative Build Server

/op self

/gamemode creative

/time set 6000

/weather clear

/world discover all

Scenario 2: Building a Large Structure

/pos1 0 64 0

/pos2 50 100 50

/fillblocks stone

/pos1 10 64 10

/pos2 40 64 40

/clearblocks

/wall wood 3

/hollow air

/prefab save Tower

Scenario 3: Managing Problem Players

/who

/ping ProblemPlayer

/kick ProblemPlayer No griefing

/ban ProblemPlayer Continued griefing

/whitelist add TrustedPlayer

Common Troubleshooting and Solutions

Command Not Working?

Issue: Command returns “Unknown command” or “Permission denied”

Solutions:

1. Check if you have OP permissions: /op self
2. Verify command syntax: /help [command]
3. Ensure you’re in the correct game mode
4. Check if the command requires specific parameters

Selection Not Working?

Issue: Builder commands not affecting the right area

Solutions:

1. Verify selection with /pos1 and /pos2
2. Use /deselect to clear previous selections
3. Check coordinates with /whereami
4. Make sure you’re in Creative mode

Server Commands Not Responding?

Issue: Server management commands failing

Solutions:

1. Verify you’re the server owner or have admin rights
2. Check if server is in read-only mode
3. Restart server if necessary
4. Check server logs for errors

Pro Tips and Advanced Techniques

1. Command chaining with sudo

Use /sudo [player] [command] to make other players execute commands:

/sudo PlayerName /spawn

/sudo NewPlayer /gamemode creative

2. Using Command History

Press the up arrow in chat to cycle through previously used commands – a huge time-saver for repetitive tasks.

3. Creating Command Shortcuts

Save frequently used command combinations as prefabs:

/pos1 0 0 0

/pos2 10 10 10

/fillblocks stone

/prefab save 10x10platform

4. Environment Control for Building

Set perfect building conditions:

/time set 6000

/weather clear

/gamemode creative

/op self

5. Mass Operations

Use selection commands for large-scale operations:

/selectchunk

/fillblocks stone

/undo

/replace dirt grass

Platform-Specific Considerations

Windows Users

• Use / key for console
• Copy-paste commands with Ctrl+C/V
• Command history available with up arrow

Mac Users

• Use / key for console
• Copy-paste with Cmd+C/V
• Some key combinations may differ

Linux Users

• Terminal-like command behavior
• Full keyboard shortcut support
• Better for command-line enthusiasts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get admin permissions in Hytale?

Use /op self if you own the server, or ask the server owner to use /op [yourusername] to grant you permissions.

Can I use commands in single-player?

Yes, in single-player you automatically have admin permissions. In Creative mode, you have access to all building commands.

What’s the difference between /tp and /warp?

/tp teleports to specific coordinates or players, while /warp uses pre-set locations that you create and name.

How do I undo a command?

Use /undo to reverse the last action, or /undo [number] to undo multiple actions. /redo reverses undo actions.

Can I use commands on other players’ servers?

Only if the server owner has granted you permissions. Most servers limit commands to prevent abuse.

What are the most useful commands for beginners?

Start with /help, /tp, /time, /gamemode, and /give for basic functionality.

How do I find item IDs for the /give command?

Hold the item in your inventory and check the ID displayed, or use /help give for more information.

Can I create custom commands?

Not directly, but you can save command sequences as prefabs or use server plugins for custom commands.

What happens if I use a wrong command?

The game will show an error message with the correct syntax. Use /help [command] for guidance.

Are there any risks to using commands?

Builder commands can permanently change your world. Always make backups before large operations and use /undo when needed.

Conclusion

Mastering Hytale’s console commands opens up a world of possibilities, from simple teleportation to massive construction projects. With over 200 commands at your disposal, you can transform your gameplay experience and create amazing worlds limited only by your imagination.

Remember to start with the basics, practice in Creative mode, and always make backups before attempting large-scale operations. The command system is designed to be intuitive, so don’t be afraid to experiment and discover new ways to use these powerful tools.

Happy commanding, and may your builds be magnificent and your servers run smoothly!

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• Hytale Release Date and Time – Latest release information
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