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This article will show you how to get started quickly with your Valheim Game Server.

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1. Just login to the Game Panel (click this link for easy access) then go to your Game Service.

Note your IP Address in the Query Info section. We will be using this shortly.

Valheim - Query Info

 
2. Make sure that your server is running. Click the "Start" button on your game panel if it isn't.
 
 
3. On the left side panel, go to the "Commandline Manager" section.
Valheim - Commandline Manager
 
4. Check the default password found in the Commandline Manager by pressing the Modify button. There, you will see the default password. Note the password or change it to whatever you like, and press Apply. 
Valheim - View/Change Password
 
 
5. Open Steam > View > Game Servers > Favorites Tab > + Button > Paste the Query Info from your Game Panel. 
Valheim - Add Steam Favorite

 

 

6. With your server added to Steam Favorites, you can now always join your Valheim server by via your Steam Favorites tab. Click on the saved server, press Connect, type in the server password and press the "Join" button.

Valheim - Join Favorites w/ Password

 

7. Once you connect, the game will automatically launch and you will be prompted to select a character.

Valheim - Select Character

 

8. You will then be asked to enter the server password again. Press the "Enter" key and you will now be able to connect and start playing on your Valheim server!

Valheim - Enter Password



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)



I cannot find my server in the steam browser!

Check the password you set, it should be 6 characters at least, e.g. 123456. If you have less than 6, the server will not start correctly. Also make sure you are using the QUERY port and not the game port when using steam, if in-game via the join IP option, use the game port.


How to enable Cross-play for my Valheim Server?

You can enable cross-play in your Commandline Manager. Click on Active/Modify, tick the cross-play box and hit apply. Restart the server and play with Steam, Xbox, and Game Pass users! Follow this guide for a more detailed instructions.

 

How to become an Admin in my Valheim Server?

You can do this via the Configuration Files. Read this comprehensive guide to learn how to become admin and how to use admin commands in your Valheim server.

 

How to fix the "Incompatible Version" error when joining my Valheim server?

You only need to update your Valheim server to the latest version. You can easily do that by following this guide.

 

Can I upload my own Valheim world file to Citadel servers?

Yes, you absolutely can. This guide will teach you everything you need to upload your custom world save to Citadel Servers.

 

 

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