# Valheim Server Guides (/docs/valheim)



import { Rocket, Settings, Puzzle, Globe, AlertTriangle, Shield, Wrench, Gauge, Swords } from "lucide-react";

Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game set in a procedurally-generated Viking purgatory. With its unique blend of Norse mythology, base building, and boss battles, it's one of the most popular co-op survival games for dedicated server hosting. These guides will help you get your XGamingServer Valheim server set up and running.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Essential guides to connect and configure your server.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Find your server IP and join from the Valheim client or Steam browser." href="/docs/valheim/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Set a Password" description="Protect your server with a password." href="/docs/valheim/server-password" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update the name displayed in the server browser." href="/docs/valheim/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Make Your Server Private" description="Hide your server from the public browser." href="/docs/valheim/private-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Community Server List" description="Make your server visible in the in-game server browser." href="/docs/valheim/community-server-list" />
</Cards>

Server Settings [#server-settings]

Customize gameplay, difficulty, and world modifiers.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Difficulty" description="Adjust World Modifiers for combat, resources, raids, and more." href="/docs/valheim/difficulty-presets" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="World Modifiers" description="Deep dive into all modifier categories, values, and presets." href="/docs/valheim/world-modifiers" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server Startup Parameters" description="Complete reference for all launch parameters." href="/docs/valheim/server-launch-parameters" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the player limit on your server." href="/docs/valheim/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Increase Player Limit" description="Raise the 10-player cap using ValheimPlus." href="/docs/valheim/increase-player-limit" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Enable Crossplay" description="Allow Xbox, Game Pass, and Epic players to join." href="/docs/valheim/crossplay-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Swords />} title="Configure Raids" description="Control raid frequency and base defense events." href="/docs/valheim/server-events-and-raids" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Portal Settings" description="Allow ores through portals or add more restrictions." href="/docs/valheim/portals-configuration" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Disable Build Cost" description="Enable free building and crafting mode." href="/docs/valheim/disable-build-cost" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Port" description="Configure your server's port allocation." href="/docs/valheim/change-server-port" />
</Cards>

Mods [#mods]

Add mods, install frameworks, and manage plugins.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Mods" description="Set up BepInEx and install plugins from Thunderstore." href="/docs/valheim/mod-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install ValheimPlus" description="Set up the most popular Valheim mod with full config guide." href="/docs/valheim/install-valheimplus" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Recommended Mods" description="Best server mods for quality of life, gameplay, and performance." href="/docs/valheim/recommended-mods" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Update Mods" description="Keep mods up to date after game patches." href="/docs/valheim/update-mods" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Change Server Version" description="Switch to a beta branch or different game version." href="/docs/valheim/game-version" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

Manage players, permissions, and server commands.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin permissions to manage your server." href="/docs/valheim/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Console Commands" description="Complete list of admin and server console commands." href="/docs/valheim/console-commands" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Enable Dev Commands" description="Unlock spawning, flying, and debug commands." href="/docs/valheim/enable-devcommands" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Spawn Items" description="Spawn weapons, resources, and creatures with commands." href="/docs/valheim/spawn-items" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Ban and Kick Players" description="Remove disruptive players from your server." href="/docs/valheim/ban-and-kick-players" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Set Up a Whitelist" description="Restrict access to approved players only." href="/docs/valheim/whitelist" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="RCON Commands" description="Remote console access for server management." href="/docs/valheim/rcon" />
</Cards>

World Management [#world-management]

Upload saves, manage worlds, and handle backups.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Manage Worlds" description="Create, switch, and manage multiple worlds." href="/docs/valheim/manage-worlds" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Upload a Singleplayer World" description="Transfer a local save to your dedicated server." href="/docs/valheim/upload-existing-world" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Upload a Custom World" description="Transfer a local save to your server." href="/docs/valheim/import-save" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="World Save Files" description="Understand save file structure and locations." href="/docs/valheim/world-save-files" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Find Your World Seed" description="Retrieve the seed for your current world." href="/docs/valheim/world-seed" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Force Save" description="Manually save your world and configure auto-save." href="/docs/valheim/force-save" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Restore a Backup" description="Roll back to a previous world save." href="/docs/valheim/backup-restore" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Transfer Character Data" description="How character saves work across servers and devices." href="/docs/valheim/transfer-character" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Reset Your Server" description="Wipe everything and start fresh." href="/docs/valheim/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

Maintenance and Troubleshooting [#maintenance-and-troubleshooting]

Keep your server running smoothly.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Your Server" description="Keep your server on the latest version." href="/docs/valheim/update-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Scheduled Restarts" description="Set up automatic restarts for better performance." href="/docs/valheim/scheduled-restarts" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Server Performance" description="Fix lag, reduce desync, and optimize your server." href="/docs/valheim/server-performance" />

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Troubleshooting Network" description="Fix connection issues, lag, and crossplay problems." href="/docs/valheim/fix-network" />
</Cards>

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