Running the container

We are now going to start the server!

1. Authenticate the hytale-downloader CLI tool

   Follow the instructions on the screen and log in to your Hytale account in the browser. The script automatically downloads the server files if you do not already have them installed.

   [TIP]: If you run your Docker container on an external server, use an SSH terminal in your desktop environment to connect to the Docker container to proceed with the authentication flows.

2. Downloading and extracting the server binary

   Please be patient; the server is downloading and extracting the necessary files.

   [INFO]: This step takes approximately 2 minutes on a Ryzen 5950X with a 1 Gbps asymmetrical connection.

3. Attach to the Java process

   On your Docker host machine, type the following in the terminal:

    docker attach hytale-server
   

   [INFO] You should see a “>” sign. This means you are successfully connected to the Java process.

4. Authenticate the server

   This prevents the need to log in again every time the container restarts.

    /auth persistence Encrypted
   

   [INFO] “Encrypted” with a capital.

   Run the following command to authorize the server and follow the steps:

    /auth login device
   

5. Done!

Go to the Debug page or go to the Support page!