Valheim Server Guide

Updated 2026-03-18

Valheim Server Guide

Quick Setup

  1. Create server (minimum 2 GB RAM for 1-5 players)
  2. Set server name and password in Dashboard → Settings
  3. Connect via: Join Game → Join IP → Enter IP:Port
  4. Use port 2457 (one above game port 2456)

Port Configuration

Valheim uses 3 consecutive ports:

Installing Mods

  1. Dashboard → Mods → Install BepInEx
  2. Restart server
  3. Upload mod .dll files to /BepInEx/plugins/

Popular Mods

Server Parameters

-name "Server Name"
-world "WorldName"
-password "yourpassword"
-port 2456
-public 1

> ⚠️ All players must have the same mods installed for modded servers.