How to play on Valheim servers: connecting, choosing and your own server

A complete guide to Valheim servers: how to connect, what server types exist and how to host your own. Right now 2 654 servers and 163 players are online in the monitoring.

How to connect to a server Valheim

  1. Easiest: the «▶ Connect» button on the server page — the game launches and connects you.
  2. Manually: in-game open the server browser or «Direct connect» and paste IP:PORT (copy with 📋).
  3. Tip: favourite the server inside the game to return quickly.

What server types exist Valheim

Valheim — co-op Norse survival: vanilla and modded servers, PvE and PvP, increased slots. Usually played in small groups.

Popular modes: Vanilla · Modded · PVE · PVP · Hardcore · Casual · BetterArchery · ValheimPlus

How to host your own server Valheim

Your own server — via SteamCMD (app 896660) or the built-in dedicated server; mods via BepInEx/Thunderstore. You can add a live server to our monitoring on the «Add server» page.

Best servers Valheim right now

ServerPlayersMap
Mjolnir's Rest8/50Mjolnir's Rest
Roshar - VanillaServer8/10Roshar - VanillaServer
Orgetorix5/20Orgetorix
eSekai5/10eSekai
My server4/24My server
Resource4/10Resource
Allegiant Games4/50Allegiant Games
LegoHeim34/10LegoHeim3

All servers Valheim · Rating · Maps

FAQ

How do I join a Valheim server?
The Connect button here, or «Join IP» in-game with the address and password.
Do I need a password?
Many servers require one — check with the owner.
How many players per server?
Up to 10 by default, mods raise the limit.