How to Connect to Your Valheim Server
How to join your Valheim server via browser, direct IP, or Steam friends.
Server Browser
In-game → Join Game → search by name → Join.
Direct IP
Join Game → Join IP → enter IP:2456.
Crossplay
With -crossplay enabled, players can join via join code or server list regardless of platform.
Ports
| Port | Protocol |
|---|---|
| 2456 | UDP (game) |
| 2457 | UDP (query, game+1) |
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