Question 1

What is the Server Checker?

Accepted Answer

The Server Checker is a tool to check the status of any Hytale game server in real time. It shows how many players are online, the server version, and other information without needing to join the server.

Question 2

Which port should I use?

Accepted Answer

The default port is 5520, which is used by Hytale's official HyQuery UDP protocol. If your server uses a different port, you can change it in the 'Port' field. Most servers use 5520.

Question 3

How do I find my server's IP address?

Accepted Answer

If the server is on the same computer, use 127.0.0.1 or localhost. If it's on another computer on the network, use its local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100). For internet servers, use the domain name or public IP.

Question 4

What methods does the Server Checker use?

Accepted Answer

The Server Checker tries three methods in order: (1) HyQuery UDP on port 5520 (Hytale's official protocol), (2) Nitrado Query Plugin on HTTP port 5523, (3) Community API from hytale-status.com. It uses whichever method responds first.

Question 5

What does 'Latency' mean?

Accepted Answer

Latency is the time it takes (in milliseconds) to send a request to the server and receive a response. Lower latency means a faster connection. 0-50ms is excellent, 50-100ms is good, 100-200ms is acceptable.

Question 6

Why does the server show as offline?

Accepted Answer

The server is offline if it's not running, if the port is blocked by a firewall, or if none of the three query methods can reach it. Check that the server is running, the IP/hostname is correct, and the port is open.

Question 7

Can I check my own private/LAN server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your computer can reach the server's IP address. For a local server on the same computer, use 127.0.0.1. For a server on your local network, use its local IP address (192.168.x.x).

Question 8

What information does the Server Checker show?

Accepted Answer

The checker shows: MOTD (server message), player count (online/max), server version, latency, and which query method was used. If available, it may also show version, patchline, revision, and protocol CRC.

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