> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.namehero.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How to Authenticate Your Hytale Server

Users are required to authenticate their Hytale servers by signing in with their Hytale accounts and approving access before the servers can be used. Once authentication is complete, the servers will become available for gameplay and can be configured based on user preferences. During the server download process, users may also customize and create their avatars, with cosmetic items tied to their selected game editions.

**Note:**
An authentication error may occasionally occur due to an issue on Hytale’s side. If this happens, continue retrying the authentication process until the issue is resolved.

You may have to reauthenticate your server after server restart to re-join. 

**TLDR**: After your server is fully started you will see "Hytale Server Booted!" in the console.
Type: **auth login device** into the console and follow the link / instructions to connect your account
Once this is completed, type: **auth persistence Encrypted** into the console. 
Now you and your friends can connect to your hytale server using the IP and Port

**Step 1:** Go to your [NameHero Client Area](https://www.namehero.com/clientarea.php) Start the server and select Advanced Game Panel

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1shk9fb.png)
**Step 2**: Go to the **Terminal **tab.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1yg4ixt.png)
**Step 3**: Once the server is fully started, you will see "Hytale Server Booted!" in the terminal.  In the terminal type** auth login device** and follow the link.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1kd6ege.png)
**Step 4**: From the auth device window select approve.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1pwkjrr.png)
**Step 5**: Login to hytale with your desired login method

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_t8wu3p.png)
**Step 6**: After logging in, you will be greeted with a deviced authorized screen, head back to the advanced game panel

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_n46juf.png)

**Step 7**: In the Terminal of the panel, type **auth persistence Encrypted** . You should now be able to connect to your Hytale server with the IP and Port

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/9/f/a79f0cb367cf8000/image_1cfye20.png)


***Note: You may need to repeat the following steps after every server restart.  Due to the game being in early access release, these steps may change or be removed over time. ***

**Not a NameHero customer yet?** Elevate your gaming experience with one of our gaming servers today!

[__Learn More__](https://www.namehero.com/game-hosting)