How to Find a Good Hytale SMP Server in 2026

With Hytale in early access, the server scene is growing fast. New servers pop up daily, but not all of them are worth your time. Here's how to find one that fits what you're looking for.

Where to Find Servers

A few server list websites have launched for Hytale:

• Hytale-ServerList.com - One of the larger directories
• HytaleTop100.com - Voting-based rankings
• HytaleServerList.me - Categorized by game mode
• Hyvote.org - Another voting site

Browse these to see what's available. Most list the server address, player count, and basic info. Some let you filter by game mode (SMP, PvP, creative, etc.).

Reddit and Discord are also good places to find servers. The r/Hytale subreddit has people advertising servers, and many Hytale Discord communities share server recommendations.

What to Look For

Not every server is right for every player. Here's what matters:

Server Type

Know what you want before you start looking.

• Vanilla - Pure Hytale experience, no modifications
• Vanilla+ - Mostly vanilla with quality of life additions (land claiming, teleport commands)
• Modded - Custom content, new mechanics, altered gameplay
• PvP focused - Combat and competition
• Building focused - Creative expression, less combat emphasis

If you're new to Hytale, vanilla or vanilla+ servers let you learn the base game. Modded servers can be overwhelming if you don't know what's vanilla and what's added.

Community Size

Big servers have more activity but can feel impersonal. Small servers are tight-knit but might be empty when you log on.

Check the listed player count, but also join the Discord if they have one. A server might show 50 members but only have 3 people online regularly.

Rules and Moderation

Read the rules before committing. Some servers are strict, some are relaxed. Neither is wrong, but pick what matches your style.

Look for active moderation. Servers without staff tend to get overrun by griefers eventually. Check if they have a Discord with moderators who respond to issues.

Uptime and Updates

Early access Hytale updates frequently. Servers need to keep up or players can't connect.

Ask in the Discord when they last updated. If it's been weeks and Hytale has patched multiple times, that server might be abandoned or poorly maintained.

Protection Systems

On any SMP where strangers play together, you want your builds protected. Look for:

• Land claiming systems
• Rollback tools for grief recovery
• Logging to track who did what

Without these, one bad actor can ruin your progress.

Red Flags

Avoid servers that:

• Have no website or Discord - Legitimate servers have some community presence
• Require payments to play basic features - Pay-to-win kills communities
• Have inactive staff - Check when the last Discord message was posted
• Show signs of poor performance - If it lags during your first visit, it won't get better
• Have excessive drama - Browse the Discord history. If it's full of arguments and bans, the culture is probably toxic

Give It a Real Try

Don't judge a server in 10 minutes. Play a few sessions, meet some people, see how it feels during peak hours and off-hours.

The best server is one where you enjoy logging in. That's personal. A server that's perfect for someone else might not click with you, and that's fine.

Some Servers Worth Checking

Since you're reading this on TaleSMP's site, we'd be lying if we didn't mention ourselves. We run a vanilla+ SMP focused on simplicity. Land claiming, random teleport, solid hardware, no pay-to-win nonsense. It's free to join and we keep it updated. See how to connect.

But we're not the only option, and different servers suit different people. Browse the server lists, join a few Discords, and find what works for you.

The Hytale community is still small enough that you can try multiple servers without much hassle. Take advantage of that while the game is young.

Building Your Server List

Here's a practical approach:

1. Browse server lists for a few that sound interesting
2. Join their Discords and read the vibe
3. Try 2-3 servers over a week
4. Stick with the one that feels right

Don't overthink it. You can always switch later. The goal is to find a place where you enjoy playing, not to optimize your server choice.

Good luck finding your spot.