How to Make Your Valheim Server Private
Learn how to hide your Valheim server from the public server browser so only players with the IP can join.
Making your Valheim server private removes it from the public server browser. Players will only be able to join by entering your server IP address directly, giving you full control over who can access your server.
Making Your Server Private
Open the XGamingServer panel
Access the XGamingServer panel and select your Valheim server.
Go to Startup
In the sidebar, go to Startup.
Disable public listing
Find the Public Server toggle and disable it.
Restart your server
Restart your server from the Console page.
📝 Note: When your server is private, it won't appear in the Valheim server browser or the Steam server browser. Players must use your server IP address to connect directly. See our connection guide for details.
💡 Tip: For extra security, combine a private server with a strong server password. This way, even if someone has your IP, they still need the password to join.
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