# Hytale Server Won't Start – Installation, Port & Mods

Hytale dedicated server won't start or connection fails? Java, port, mod conflicts & panel logs – Hytale server troubleshooting.

**Quick answer:** For Hytale server issues: read **panel logs**, check **RAM**, disable **mods**, open **port/firewall**.

**If you landed here:** Hytale dedicated server won't start in panel, stops immediately or players can't join.

## Checklist

- Panel status: red/restart loop? → open logs
- Enough **RAM**? (min. 4–8 GB depending on players)
- **Mods** recently installed? → disable all, test server
- Note **port** from panel → open firewall

## Related

- [Install Hytale server](/en/gameserver/hytale/installation)
- [Install mods](/en/gameserver/hytale/mods-install)