# Set up a Valheim Server

Set up a Valheim Server – Step-by-step guide for your Valheim on NexoraHost.

**Quick answer:** Set up your server step by step – check requirements, install files, configure ports and start the service.

  A dedicated **Valheim server** allows you to play with friends in a persistent Viking world,
  build bases, defeat bosses, and explore freely without relying on a host player.

  In this guide, we will show you how to set up and run your Valheim server at NexoraHost.

## Requirements

  - An active Valheim gameserver at NexoraHost
- Access to the gameserver panel
- Basic server permissions (start/stop/configuration access)

## Starting the Server

### 1. Log in to the Panel

  Log in to your gameserver panel.

### 2. Select your Valheim Server

  Choose your Valheim server from the server list.

### 3. Start the Server

  Click:

`Start`

  On first startup, a new world will be generated automatically. This may take a few minutes.

## Connecting to the Server

### Via Server List

  Launch Valheim and go to “Join Game”.

  Search for your server name or connect directly via IP.

`IP-ADDRESS:PORT`

Example:

`123.123.123.123:2456`

## Server Configuration

### 1. Change Server Name

  The server name can be set via startup parameters or the panel:

`-name "NexoraHost Valheim Server"`

### 2. Set a Password

  To make your server private, you can set a password:

`-password "MySecurePassword"`

### 3. Set World Name

  Each world has its own name and save file:

`-world "ValheimWorld"`

  Important: The world name determines the saved world file.

## Important Settings

  - Max player count
- World name
- Password protection
- Difficulty / mods (if used)

## Ports

  
    
      Port
      Purpose
    

  
  
    
      2456-2458
      Game ports (default)
    

    
      27015
      Steam Query (optional)
    

  

## Performance Tips

  - Adjust player count to CPU and RAM capacity
- Restart the server regularly
- Avoid overly large bases
- Use mods sparingly if enabled

## Common Issues

### Server not showing up

  - Is the server fully started?
- Are ports correctly opened?
- Wrong server name or filters enabled?

### Connection failed

  - Wrong IP or port
- Server is offline
- Incorrect password

### Lag or performance issues

  - Too many players
- Not enough CPU power
- Too many structures/objects in one area

## Conclusion

  A Valheim server is quick to set up and provides a stable multiplayer experience,
  as long as CPU performance, world size, and player count are properly balanced.

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## Related guides

    - [Gameserver hub](/en/gameserver)
- [Firewall & ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [DNS issues](/en/domain/dns-what-is-it)

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