How to Port Forward a Hytale Server (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
If you’re trying to host a Hytale server and your friends can’t connect, the issue is almost always port forwarding.
Port forwarding allows external players to connect to your server by opening the correct port on your network or VPS firewall. Without it, your Hytale server may work locally but remain inaccessible to others.
To make this easy, we’ve released a full step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how to port forward a Hytale server correctly.
🎥 Video: How to Port Forward a Hytale Server
In this tutorial, we cover:
- What port Hytale uses
- How to port forward on a home router
- How to open ports on a VPS or firewall
- Common mistakes that stop Hytale servers from working
👉 Watch the full tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/QV9Opf3E30w
What Port Does Hytale Use?
By default, Hytale uses the following port:
- Port: 5520
- Protocol: UDP (and TCP if required by your setup)
You must ensure this port is:
- Forwarded on your router and
- Allowed through your firewall
Common Port Forwarding Issues
If your Hytale server still isn’t accessible after port forwarding, check the following:
- The server is running when testing the port
- Your internal IP address hasn’t changed
- The port is allowed in Windows Firewall or VPS security rules
- You’re connecting using the correct public IP
All of these are shown and explained in the video.
Want an Easier Way to Host Hytale?
If you don’t want to deal with router settings, firewalls, or networking issues, hosting your Hytale server on a VPS or game host removes the need for manual port forwarding entirely.
At HTNetwork, we offer high-performance servers designed for Hytale with full control and instant setup.
Final Thoughts
Port forwarding can be confusing if you’ve never done it before — but once it’s set up correctly, your Hytale server will work flawlessly.
If you’re stuck at any point, watch the video above and follow along step by step.
Happy hosting 🚀
