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Errors & fixes

The Hytale server won't start

Reviewed October 26, 2026 1 min read

When the server stops right after starting, the console almost always says why in its last lines. Read them first, then go through this list.

Check in this order

  1. The last lines of the console

    Look for the first error, not the last one: later errors are often consequences of the first.

  2. A recently added mod

    If it broke after adding a mod, move it out of mods/ and start again.

  3. Early plugins

    If you turned on «Accept Early Plugins», turn it off and remove those plugins to rule them out.

  4. A recent update

    Mods built for the previous version are the usual suspects after an update.

  5. Memory

    An out-of-memory error means the server needs less load or more RAM.

Worth knowing

The Hytale server needs Java 25; our servers already run it. If you see a Java version error, open a ticket.

About this guide: An original guide from the EnduranceNodes team, written for the servers we host. If a step no longer matches what you see, tell us and we will update it.