Configure Portal Settings

By default, Valheim prevents transporting ores and metals through portals. This is a core game mechanic that forces players to transport resources by land or sea. You can change this behavior with world modifiers or mods.

Default Portal Restrictions

Items that cannot go through portals by default:

• All ores (Copper, Tin, Iron, Silver, Black Metal, etc.)
• All metal bars/ingots
• Dragon eggs
• Flametal ore

Portal World Modifier

Via Panel

Via Console

setworldmodifier portals casual
save

Allow Ores Through Portals

For casual servers that want unrestricted portal travel:

Set the portals modifier to Casual in Startup, or use the console command:

setworldmodifier portals casual
save

This removes all item restrictions from portals.

Restrict Portals Further

For hardcore servers that want more challenge:

setworldmodifier portals veryhard
save

This blocks additional items from going through portals, making logistics even more important.

Using ValheimPlus for Portal Settings

ValheimPlus offers more granular portal control:

[GameClock]
enabled=false

[Items]
enabled=true
noTeleportPrevention=true

Setting noTeleportPrevention=true allows all items through portals, similar to the "Casual" modifier.

See Install ValheimPlus for setup instructions.

Portal Tips

• Name your portals — use matching tags on portal pairs (e.g., "base", "swamp", "mountain")
• Create portal hubs — build a central room with portals to all your destinations
• Label destination — use signs next to each portal so players know where they go

💡 Tip: The casual difficulty preset enables ore transport through portals along with other casual-friendly settings. See World Modifiers.

Related Guides

See also: World Modifiers | Change Difficulty | Install ValheimPlus

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