How to Install Hytale Mods - Complete Guide
How to Install Hytale Mods - Complete Guide
Learn how to install Hytale mods to add community-created content to your game or server.
Key Concept
Section titled “Key Concept”Hytale modding is server-side. When you join a multiplayer server, players automatically receive mod content without installing anything. For singleplayer, you install mods on your own machine and enable them per-world.
Choose Your Guide
Section titled “Choose Your Guide”| Playing singleplayer? | Running a server? |
|---|---|
| Install mods on your client | Install mods on your server |
What Are Mods?
Section titled “What Are Mods?”Hytale mods are community-created additions that enhance your game with new content, features, or gameplay changes. They’re distributed as .jar files and include:
- Content packs — New blocks, items, creatures, and worlds
- Plugins — Server functionality like economy systems, minigames, and permissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Where do I put Hytale mods?
Section titled “Where do I put Hytale mods?”Mods are placed in different locations depending on whether you’re playing singleplayer or running a server:
- Client:
UserData/Modsfolder - Server:
mods/folder in your server directory
Follow the client or server guide for exact steps.
Do I need to install mods to play on a modded server?
Section titled “Do I need to install mods to play on a modded server?”No. Hytale modding is server-side, which means players automatically receive mod content when they join. You don’t need to install anything on your client to play on someone else’s modded server.
Are Hytale mods free?
Section titled “Are Hytale mods free?”Yes. Mods on CurseForge are free to download and use. Always download from CurseForge to ensure safety.
Is it safe to download Hytale mods?
Section titled “Is it safe to download Hytale mods?”Yes, when you download from CurseForge. CurseForge is the official modding platform for Hytale, partnered with Hypixel Studios. Mods undergo review before being listed. Avoid downloading mods from random websites.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Install mods on your client — Singleplayer guide
- Install mods on your server — Dedicated server guide
- Troubleshooting — Fix common issues