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Valheim Dedicated Server Hosting

Last reviewed: 2026-05-29 · Updated for the current Valheim build, BepInEx, and Xbox + PC crossplay

A dedicated Valheim server runs 24/7 on always-on hardware, so your Viking world stays online even when nobody is logged in. No host has to leave their PC running, the world keeps existing after the last player logs off, and your crew joins on their own schedule. You get a persistent world for up to 10 players, full control over BepInEx mods, world seeds, and server config, plus Xbox and PC crossplay out of the box. This is your own Valheim world, live around the clock, that everyone connects to whenever they want.

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Dedicated server vs non-dedicated (and why it matters for Valheim)

Valheim gives you two ways to play co-op, and they are not the same thing. When you host a world from inside your own game client, that world only runs while you are online. The moment the host quits Valheim, the server goes down and everyone is dropped. A dedicated server is a separate machine that does nothing but run the world, so it never stops when a player leaves. For any group that wants to play on different schedules, that difference decides whether your Viking progression survives.

Hosting from your own game (non-dedicated)

  • The world only exists while the host's Valheim client is running. When they log off, the server stops and everyone is disconnected.
  • Nobody can progress the world unless the host is online, so your crew is stuck waiting on one person's schedule.
  • Performance rides on a gaming PC that is also rendering the game, so the world stutters during raids and busy bases.
  • Mods are fiddly to keep in sync, and a heavy BepInEx stack tanks the host's framerate for everyone.
  • Your home upload bandwidth becomes the bottleneck once more than a couple of Vikings join.

Dedicated Valheim server

  • Runs 24/7 on its own hardware. Vikings join whenever they want, and the world keeps existing with nobody online.
  • Persistent world for up to 10 players, so your whole crew can build, sail, and fight bosses on their own time.
  • Full BepInEx and 1-click Thunderstore mods, managed from the panel, with snapshots before every update so a bad mod cannot end your run.
  • Xbox and PC crossplay configured out of the box, plus full control over world seed, password, and server rules.
  • Dedicated CPU time and NVMe storage keep tick rates steady through Mistlands, Ashlands, and packed longhouses.

If you only want a quick co-op evening with one friend, hosting from your own game is fine. The moment you want a persistent world, a real crew playing across time zones, heavy mod packs, or crossplay between Xbox and PC, a dedicated server is the only setup that holds up. That is what this page is for.

What you get with a dedicated Valheim server

Always-on world: the server runs 24/7 so progression keeps ticking and your crew joins whenever they want.
BepInEx pre-installed: install and pin Thunderstore mod stacks in one click from the panel.
FTP and file manager: upload your world, drop in configs, and pull logs without waiting on support.
World seed control: set CustomSeed, presets, and world modifiers in the panel before first boot.
Xbox + PC crossplay: crossplay configs ship out of the box so console and Steam players share one world.
NVMe storage: fast save writes keep .db world files safe and quick to load.
DDoS protection: network-level filtering keeps your world reachable under attack.
Daily backups: automatic snapshots plus on-demand backups for quick world restores.

Dedicated Valheim plans

Every plan is a real dedicated server, always on, with full mod and config control. Pick by player count and scale anytime without wipes.

Available regions: US West (Oregon), US East (Virginia), US North-East (Toronto), Europe West (Paris), Australia (Sydney)
 
 
Valheim server rental

Plan S

$799
/ per month

Up to 5 Players
CPU Priority
3  
Steam & consoles
Mods
Maps seeds
Game import/export
Beta/unstable versions

The gameplay on the server is optimized to run smoothly on a non-modded server. For those who are looking for a solid, stable basic hosting for a small team.

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Plan M

$1299
/ per month

Up to 10 Players
CPU Priority
2  
Steam & consoles
Mods
Maps seeds
Game import/export
Beta/unstable versions

At a great price, you receive a fast and stable server. Configuration is ready for moderate server modding. For most players, this is the best option.

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Plan L

$2499
/ per month

Up to 30 Players
CPU Priority
1  
Steam & consoles
Mods
Maps seeds
Game upload/download
Beta/unstable versions

The ideal option for larger teams and experienced modders. With this plan you can go beyond standard players limit and run heavy mods.

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All plans include uncapped RAM, NVMe storage, FTP, RCON, daily snapshots, DDoS protection, and branding-free servers.

Dedicated Valheim server FAQ

When you host from inside your own Valheim game, the world only exists while you are online, so it shuts down the moment you quit and nobody else can progress without you. A dedicated server runs 24/7 on its own hardware, keeps the world persistent for everyone, supports full BepInEx mod stacks, and keeps tick rates steady because it does nothing but run the world.

Yes. Upload the matching .db and .fwl world files through the file manager or FTP, restart from the panel, and your bases, terrain edits, and progression carry over. Keep your passwords and admin list, and the world that used to live on one PC now stays online for the whole crew. Our upload world guide walks through the exact file pairing.

Valheim's own player cap is 10 per world, and our plans scale to match: Plan S suits small crews of up to 5, Plan M handles a full party of up to 10, and Plan L gives you the CPU headroom for up to 30 slots on mods that lift the cap. Because a dedicated server is not limited by a home PC, everyone gets a stable connection at once.

Yes. Crossplay configs ship out of the box so Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam players can join the same dedicated world. The one thing to watch is patch parity: all platforms need to be on the same Valheim build to connect, which a dedicated server makes easy to control. See our PS5 crossplay setup guide for the exact steps and version notes.

Yes. BepInEx is pre-installed, and you can install and pin Thunderstore mods in one click from the panel, or upload your own mod list via FTP and restart. Snapshots run before every update, so a mod that breaks after a Valheim patch will not cost you your world. Mods are available on Plan M and Plan L.

Dedicated Valheim hosting starts with Plan S for small vanilla crews of up to 5, scales to Plan M for a full party of up to 10 with BepInEx mods, and tops out at Plan L for up to 30 slots running heavy mod packs. Live prices show in your local currency at the top of this page, and longer terms cut the monthly rate by up to 22 percent. Every plan includes daily backups, DDoS protection, FTP, RCON, and 5 regions.

Keep reading

Want the bigger picture first? See our full Valheim hosting overview for mods, regions, crossplay, and the complete feature set. When you are ready to set up your dedicated world, the Valheim dedicated server setup guide walks through launch parameters step by step, and the upload world guide covers moving an existing local world onto a dedicated server.

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