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Free guides for running a Valheim server: dedicated setup, crossplay, world transfers, mods, and what changed in the 1.0 update.
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Tutorials
Valheim Tutorials How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server: Self-Hosted vs. Managed
Complete guide to running a Valheim server - on your own PC or with a host. Covers SteamCMD, port forwarding, crossplay, config, and admin setup.
Valheim Tutorials How to Transfer Your Valheim World to a Dedicated Server
Step-by-step guide to moving your Valheim world from singleplayer, cloud saves, or another host to a dedicated server.
Troubleshooting
Guides
Valheim Guides Should You Start a New World for Valheim 1.0?
Valheim 1.0 and the Deep North raise the new-world question. Here's how world generation actually works, and whether your existing save needs a restart.
Valheim Guides Valheim Deep North Biome Server Guide
What's actually in Valheim's Deep North biome, from enemies to crafting, plus what server owners specifically need to know before it launches.
Valheim Guides Valheim Crossplay Server: How to Play Across PC, Xbox, PS5 & Switch 2
How Valheim crossplay works on dedicated servers. Covers enabling crossplay, connecting from each platform, the mods tradeoff, and common issues.
Valheim Guides Valheim Server RAM Guide: Vanilla, Modded & Crossplay
Real hosting data on how much RAM your Valheim server actually needs. Covers vanilla, BepInEx modded, crossplay, and heavy modpacks.
Valheim Guides Valheim Server Settings That Actually Matter
A practical guide to Valheim server configuration. Covers world modifiers, admin commands, performance settings, and startup parameters worth knowing.