How to Add Mods to Your Valheim Server

Adding mods to your Valheim server can greatly enhance your gaming experience by offering new content and features. However, it’s important to note that mods must be installed manually by transferring files through FTP. Before modifying any server files, ensure your server is shut down to prevent potential corruption of server data.

Required Installation: BepInExPack

All mods require BepInExPack for Valheim to be installed in both the client and server game folders. Here’s how to set it up:

Step 1: Download and Extract BepInExPack for Valheim

1. Download BepInExPack for Valheim from here.
2. Extract the downloaded archive into a folder on your computer.

Step 2: Install BepInExPack on Your Client

1. Navigate to your Steam installation location. Typically, this is located at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Valheim.
2. Move the contents of the BepInExPack_Valheim folder into the Valheim folder.

3. Launch the game to check if the console appears and the plugin is loaded successfully.

Step 3: Install BepInExPack on the Server

1. Using FTP, connect to your game server. For detailed steps on how to connect through FTP, refer to our guide here.
2. Once connected, copy the contents of BepInExPack_Valheim into the root directory of your server where all the server files are located.

Step 4: Restart the Game

After BepInExPack is installed on both the client and server, restart your game.

Step 5: Downloading and Installing Mods

Now that BepInExPack is installed, you can start downloading mods. Here are a few popular sites to find Valheim mods:

• NexusMods
• Thunderstore

After downloading the mod files, follow these steps:

1. Transfer the mod files (usually .dll files or other necessary files) to both your client and server BepInEx/plugins folder.
2. Make sure to read the instructions provided with each mod for proper installation, as some mods might require additional steps.
3. Remember to restart the server after each mod installation to ensure everything works correctly.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Ensure the mods are installed in both the client and server.
• Check for version mismatches. Make sure the versions of BepInExPack and the mods are compatible.
• Look out for extra mod configuration on client-side that might not be present on the server-side; mismatches can cause errors.
• Some mods may require a client-side program that won’t work on a dedicated server.

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Happy gaming!