Valheim dedicated server guide: How to set up your own server

How do you set up a dedicated server for Valheim? Valheim took the survival game space by storm upon its release, breaking new concurrent player records every few days for quite some time. And it’s clear that a lot of the appeal comes down to how easily you can set up your own Valheim dedicated server and play together with your friends.

If you’re a bit confused about the whole idea of dedicated server hosting, or how to set up or join a dedicated server, this is exactly the guide for you. Below we’ll walk you through how to turn your current world into a dedicated server, how to port-forward and allow ports through your firewall, how to make yourself admin, and how your friends can join your game once it’s all set up and ready to play.