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Valheim

Join the Server

Once you can join via the invite code you can find it here

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or you can join over the IP

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You must then enter both here

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How to install public beta on Valheim server

To install the public beta on the server we will follow the same steps as for the client

  1. Take a backup of the server as this action will delete all files. [Follow this guide on how to take backups of your valheim server

  2. Turn off the server

  3. Go to the startup menu. And enter the beta branch and beta password.

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the beta branch in this case will be public-test

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  1. Make sure auto-update is turned on

  2. Then start your server, this will install the Valheim test branch selected.

How to Enable PvP Mode on Valheim Server

Although Valheim is primarily a PvE (Player vs. Environment) game, it also allows players to engage in PvP (Player vs. Player) combat.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable PvP mode on your Valheim server. Keep in mind that activating PvP can be risky, as dying in combat may result in the loss of your entire inventory. Be cautious to avoid losing the progress you’ve worked hard to achieve.

  1. Join the server you want to start PVP on

  2. Go to your inventory.

  3. At the top right, click the 2 swords so that they become crossed

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  1. Congratulations, PvP is now enabled! Get your opponent to do the same to start the dual.

How to back up and save Valheim game progress

How to Back Up and Save Your Character's Inventory and Skills

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All game progress, including inventory and skills, is tied to your character. This allows you to transfer your character between different worlds, making it a crucial part of the game that you’ll want to safeguard.

To back up your character data, navigate to the following folder on your PC:

C:\Users\< username >\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\characters

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Inside the folder, you’ll find your character files. Copy these files to a secure backup location.

Make it a habit to back up regularly to ensure you never lose your Valheim progress in case something happens to your game.

How to upload a Valheim game world on a dedicated Server

Look the world on your local Valheim game in the below folder

C:\Users\< change username of PC >\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\worlds

Locate the world you want to upload to the server, and if it's a newly rented server, ensure the server is started first to generate the necessary folder.
/home/container/.config

Method 1:

Look for the folder below on the game panel and simply drag and drop the files to the worlds folder /home/container/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim

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Method 2:

here is the link: https://wiki.mygameplatform.com:1011/ftp-client.html

navigate to:

/home/container/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim

You can now change the world name on the panel to your new world as shown below

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Last modified: 20 February 2025