Valheim Help
10 articles • Guides, tutorials & troubleshooting
Getting Started
(2)How to Connect to Your Valheim Server
Connect to your Valheim server on WinterNode by IP, filtering the community server list, or using Steam launch parameters for quick access.
Valheim Server Quick Start Guide
Change your Valheim server password, set a custom server name, secure access with a whitelist, and ban players using player IDs or names on WinterNode...
Tutorials
(5)Backing Up Your Valheim Server
Learn how to back up your Valheim server on WinterNode, including data file locations, restoring backups, automatic backup settings, and manual backup...
How to Become an Admin on Your Valheim Server
How to gain administrative privileges on a Valheim server.
How to Enable Cheats on Your Valheim Server
Vanilla devcommands does not work on a Valheim dedicated server. Use the built-in admin commands for world tweaks, or install the Server_devcommands BepInEx mod for the full cheat set.
Import Your World to a Valheim Server
Import your Valheim world to your WinterNode server by uploading .fwl and .db files, with steps for local, cloud, and server transfers, plus configuration.
Modding Your Valheim Server
Add mods to your Valheim server using BepInEx or Valheim Plus. Download plugins from Thunderstore or Nexus and upload them to your server.
Reference
(3)How to Find a Player ID in Valheim
Getting Valheim Player IDs for banning, whitelisting, or admin access using the in-game F2 screen or console logs. Tips for online and offline players on..
Valheim Server Configuration Guide
The jumping off point for configuring Valheim Servers hosted at WinterNode using the Game Control Panel or server configuration files.
Valheim Server Options
Set Valheim server name, password, world, auto update, crossplay, beta branch, and beta password using server options on WinterNode.