How to set up a Valheim dedicated server with mods and crossplay

Setup and configuration

Each world is generated from a seed, so you can start fresh or move an existing world from someone's PC to the server. World modifiers let you change combat difficulty, death penalty, resource rates, and raids.

Valheim supports up to ten players by default. Turning on crossplay lets players on Xbox and the Microsoft Store version join, and they connect with a join code instead of an IP address.

1. 01Pick a new seed or upload your existing world files.
2. 02Set the server name and password.
3. 03Choose world modifiers or a preset.
4. 04Turn on crossplay if anyone plays outside Steam.
5. 05Schedule world backups.

Mods and plugins

Valheim mods run on BepInEx. Popular ones add bigger storage, building tools, map sharing, and quality of life changes. Most mods must be installed on the server and on every player's game with matching versions.

Crossplay and most mods do not mix, because Xbox players cannot install mods. We help you choose between a modded server and a crossplay server based on who plays.

Discord connection

A Discord channel with the join code or address, the password, and the mod list keeps everyone ready to play. Status bots can post when the server restarts after an update.

Support after launch

Valheim stores the world in two files, and losing them means losing everything. We keep regular backups and take one before every game or mod update.