Valheim Server Guide
Updated 2026-03-18
Valheim Server Guide
Quick Setup
- Create server (minimum 2 GB RAM for 1-5 players)
- Set server name and password in Dashboard → Settings
- Connect via: Join Game → Join IP → Enter IP:Port
- Use port 2457 (one above game port 2456)
Port Configuration
Valheim uses 3 consecutive ports:
2456— Game port2457— Query port (use this to connect)2458— Steam port
Installing Mods
- Dashboard → Mods → Install BepInEx
- Restart server
- Upload mod .dll files to
/BepInEx/plugins/
Popular Mods
- ValheimPlus — QoL improvements, building tweaks
- EpicLoot — RPG loot system
- PlantEverything — Plant any item
- Jotunn — Modding framework
Server Parameters
-name "Server Name"
-world "WorldName"
-password "yourpassword"
-port 2456
-public 1> ⚠️ All players must have the same mods installed for modded servers.