Valheim Server Setup Guide 2026
Complete step-by-step tutorial to set up your own Valheim server
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Iron Gate Studio • February 2, 2021
Valheim Server Requirements
What You'll Need
Software Requirements
- Valheim installed
Hardware Requirements
Minimum (5-10 players)
- • CPU: 2.6 GHz Dual Core
- • RAM: 4 GB RAM
- • Storage: 1 GB
- • Network: 10+ Mbps upload
Recommended (20+ players)
- • CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- • RAM: 8 GB RAM
- • Storage: 1 GB (SSD)
- • Network: 50+ Mbps upload
Step-by-Step Valheim Server Setup
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Step 1: Download Valheim dedicated server
Download Valheim dedicated server
Code Example:
bash
./steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +app_update 896660Valheim Server Configuration
Basic Settings
Server Name
My Valheim ServerMax Players
20Game Mode
survivalDifficulty
normalAdvanced Settings
Performance Optimization
- • Allocate 1GB RAM per 4-6 players
- • Use SSD storage for better performance
- • Optimize view distance based on player count
- • Enable server-side optimizations
Security Settings
- • Set strong admin passwords
- • Configure firewall rules
- • Enable whitelist if needed
- • Regular backup schedule
Common Valheim Server Issues & Solutions
🚫 Players Can't Connect to Server
Symptoms: Server appears offline, connection timeouts
Solutions:
- Check port forwarding configuration (port 25565 for Minecraft)
- Verify firewall settings allow server traffic
- Confirm server is running and listening on correct port
- Test with local IP first, then external IP
⚠️ Server Lag and Performance Issues
Symptoms: Slow response, block lag, entity lag
Solutions:
- Increase RAM allocation (minimum 2GB recommended)
- Reduce view distance in server properties
- Limit entity spawning and mob farms
- Use performance optimization plugins
💥 Server Crashes Frequently
Symptoms: Unexpected shutdowns, error messages
Solutions:
- Check server logs for error messages
- Ensure sufficient RAM allocation
- Update server software to latest version
- Remove problematic plugins or mods
Server Setup Complete! 🎉
Your Valheim server is ready. Now let's get players to join!