How to Install Mods on Your Valheim Server
How to install BepInEx mods and ValheimPlus on your Valheim server.
Valheim uses BepInEx as its modding framework. Mods from Thunderstore.
Installing BepInEx
- Download BepInEx pack for Valheim
- Extract into server root
- Place mod DLLs in
BepInEx/plugins/
Server-Side vs Client-Side
- Server-only mods (ValheimPlus, Better Networking) run on server — clients don't need them
- Client-required mods need BOTH server AND client to have matching versions
- Crossplay caveat: Xbox/Game Pass players can't install mods
See ValheimPlus Setup and Recommended Mods.
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