Valheim guides
Setup, admin commands, mods and fixes for your Valheim server, written by the people who host it.
Adding Admins
Learn how to add admins to your Valheim dedicated server.
Change Difficulty
Learn how to change your server difficulty on your Valheim dedicated server using World Modifiers.
Change Server Name
Learn how to change your server hostname on your Valheim dedicated server.
Change Server Version
Learn how to change the version of your Valheim server using Steam beta branches.
Connect to Your Server
Learn how to connect to your Valheim dedicated server.
Enabling Crossplay
Learn how to enable crossplay on your Valheim dedicated server so Steam, Xbox, Game Pass, PS5 and Switch 2 players can join.
Find World Seed
Learn how to find your World Seed on your Valheim dedicated server.
Install Mods
Learn how to install mods and plugins on your Valheim dedicated server.
Max Players
Learn how to increase max players on Valheim dedicated server
Private Server
Learn how to make your Valheim dedicated server private.
Restore Backup
Learn how to restore a backup on your Valheim dedicated server.
Setting a Password
Learn how to set a password on your Valheim dedicated server.
Understanding Network Issues
Comprehensive guide to understanding and resolving Valheim's unique networking issues, including crossplay problems and distributed game logic.
Update Your Server
Learn how to update your Valheim dedicated server.
Upload Custom World
Step-by-step guide on how to upload your custom world file to your Valheim dedicated server.
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