# Add Your Server to the Valheim Community List (/docs/valheim/community-server-list)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

By default, XGamingServer Valheim servers are listed in the **Community** browser. If your server isn't showing up — or you want to hide it — this guide covers the settings.

Make Your Server Public [#make-your-server-public]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Startup [#open-startup]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), click **Startup** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enable public listing [#enable-public-listing]

    Set the **Public** variable (maps to `-public 1`) to enabled.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set a password [#set-a-password]

    Public servers **require** a password. If you don't have one set, add one in the **Server Password** variable. Must be at least 5 characters and not match the world name. See [Set a Password](/docs/valheim/server-password).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart the server [#restart-the-server]

    Go to **Console** and restart.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> **Wait time:** It can take **10–15 minutes** for your server to appear in the Community list after starting. Be patient if it doesn't show up immediately.

Find Your Server in the Browser [#find-your-server-in-the-browser]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Launch Valheim [#launch-valheim]

    Open the game and select your character.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click Join Game [#click-join-game]

    Choose a world (or create one) and click **Start**, then click **Join Game**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the Community tab [#open-the-community-tab]

    Switch to the **Community** tab and search for your server name. Use the filter bar to narrow results.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Why Your Server Isn't Showing Up [#why-your-server-isnt-showing-up]

| Issue                   | Fix                                                            |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server just started     | Wait 10–15 minutes for the list to update                      |
| No password set         | Public servers must have a password                            |
| Public set to 0         | Enable public listing in **Startup**                           |
| Server name too generic | Use a unique name to find it easily                            |
| Server still starting   | Check **Console** for "Game server connected"                  |
| Crossplay enabled       | Crossplay servers register through PlayFab and may take longer |

Hide Your Server [#hide-your-server]

To remove your server from the public browser:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Startup [#open-startup-1]
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set Public to 0 [#set-public-to-0]

    Disable the **Public** variable.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart [#restart]
  </Step>
</Steps>

Players can still join via direct IP. See [Make Server Private](/docs/valheim/private-setup).

Steam Server Browser [#steam-server-browser]

Your server also appears in Steam's server browser under **View** > **Game Servers**. Players can add it to their Steam favorites for quick access:

1. In Steam, **View** > **Game Servers** > **Favorites**
2. Click **Add a Server**
3. Enter your IP and the **Steam query port** (game port + 1, e.g., `123.45.67.89:2457`)

> **Tip:** Give your server a unique, descriptive name. Instead of "My Server" try `[US East] Vikings of Valhalla — PvE Modded` so players know what to expect at a glance.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Connect to Your Server](/docs/valheim/join-server)
* [Make Server Private](/docs/valheim/private-setup)
* [Set a Password](/docs/valheim/server-password)
* [Rename Server](/docs/valheim/rename-server)