Performance
NVMe and modern CPUs
Worlds load fast and stay fast, with no fixed core limits on the size you buy.
Game server
Valheim Server Hosting
In our boot tests an empty Valheim world used nearly all of a 2 GB server, so we start Valheim at 4 GB to leave room for players and building. Crossplay join codes let console and PC players into the same world.
- Dedicated Valheim server
- Crossplay join codes for console and PC
- Full file + console access
- Scheduled automatic backups
- Game switching from the panel
What you get with every Valheim server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel.
Getting started
Your first hour on Valheim
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Valheim's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Supported here: Build-heavy worlds. Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Valheim server requirements: RAM and players
Valheim needs 4 GB before anyone connects. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4.0 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
| 8 | 4.9 GB | 5 GB | $14.99/mo |
| 10 | 5.5 GB | 6 GB | $17.99/mo |
Crossplay, worlds and mods
Crossplay is on by default. Players on other platforms join with the join code the server prints in its console. If everyone plays on Steam and you would rather join by IP, turn Enable Crossplay off on the Startup tab.
To bring an existing world, stop the server and upload the world's .fwl and .db files over SFTP next to the server's own world files, then set World Name on the Startup tab to the same name.
For mods, choose Valheim (BepInEx) when you order, or switch to it from the panel later. The BepInEx loader is already in place; plugins go in BepInEx/plugins. Most mods also need to be installed by each player.
Valheim server hosting FAQ
How many players can join a Valheim server?
Up to 10, which is Valheim's own limit. A full 10-player world needs about 5.5 GB, so the 6 GB plan at $17.99 a month.
How much RAM does a Valheim server need?
We start Valheim at 4 GB, which covers the first 5 players. Each extra player adds about 0.3 GB, so a full 10-player world needs about 5.5 GB: the 6 GB plan.
Does my Valheim server support crossplay?
Yes, crossplay is on by default. Players on other platforms join with the join code shown in the server console; turn Enable Crossplay off on the Startup tab to join by IP instead.
Can I install mods?
Yes. Order Valheim (BepInEx), or switch to it from the panel. Put plugins in BepInEx/plugins; most mods also need to be installed by each player.
Can I upload my existing world?
Yes. Stop the server, upload the world's .fwl and .db files over SFTP next to the server's own world files, and set World Name on the Startup tab to match.
How much does a Valheim server cost?
From $11.99 a month for 4 GB. A full 10-player world fits the 6 GB plan at $17.99. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
How do I make my server private?
Set Server Password on the Startup tab and turn Public Server off, so the server stays out of the public list and only people with the password can join.
Do I need a hosted server at all?
Valheim's dedicated server is free to run on your own PC, but the world is only online while that PC is. A hosted server keeps it up around the clock, whether or not you are playing.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above is sized from our boot tests and published host sizing — 4 GB to boot with the first 5 players included, then about 0.3 GB per extra player. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.