How to Increase Max Players on Your Valheim Server
Learn how to increase the player limit beyond 10 on your Valheim dedicated server using mods.
By default, Valheim dedicated servers support a maximum of 10 players. This limit is built into the game and can only be increased by installing a mod.
⚠️ Warning: Higher player counts may cause performance issues or unexpected bugs, as Valheim is designed for up to 10 players. Increase at your own risk.
Recommended Mods
| Mod | Requires Client Install | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Valheim Plus | Yes (all players) | Max players + hundreds of gameplay tweaks |
| MaxPlayerCount | No (server-side only) | Simple max player override, no other changes |
Valheim Plus is the most popular choice because it includes many other useful features, but all connecting players must also install it. MaxPlayerCount is simpler — it only changes the player limit and doesn't require any client-side installation.
Installing a Max Player Mod
Stop your server
Log in to the XGamingServer panel and stop your Valheim server.
Install the mod
Follow our Valheim modding guide to enable BepInEx and install your chosen mod.
Start your server
Start your server to load the mod.
Configuring Max Players
After installing the mod, you need to edit its configuration file to set your desired player limit.
Stop your server
Stop your Valheim server from the Console page.
Open the config file
In the sidebar, go to Files. Navigate to BepInEx/config/ and open the configuration file for your installed mod.
Set the max player count
Find the maxPlayers setting and change it to your desired value.
Start your server
Save the file and start your server.
When the server starts, you should see a log message confirming the change, such as:
[Info: Valheim Plus] [Server] Updating maxPlayers from 10 to 20💡 Tip: Start with modest increases (15-20 players) and monitor performance before going higher. Valheim's distributed networking means each additional player increases the load on both the server and other players' clients.
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