Playing with friends is a major part of the Hytale experience. You can easily start an online world for free and have your friends join you using a simple invite code. Here is how to set it up:

How to Host an Online World

If you want to be the host, follow these steps:

Step 1

From the main menu, select Worlds, then Create New World. Choose Exploration and name your world.

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Step 2

Load into your newly created world.

Step 3

Once in-game, press Escape and select Online Play.

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Step 4

Toggle the option Allow other players to join to ON.

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Step 5

You can add a password if you want to restrict who can enter.

Step 6

Click Save, then click the blue Copy to Clipboard button. This will copy your unique invite code to send to your friends.

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How Your Friends Can Join

Once your friend has the invite code, they need to:

Step 1

From the main menu, select the Servers tab.

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Step 2

Click the Join via Code button.

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Step 3

Paste the invite code you sent them into the text box and click Join.

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That's it! You and your friends are now ready to explore the world of Hytale together.