Valheim: Installing Plugins on the Server (BepInEx)

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Introduction

BepInEx is a very popular open-source plugin and modding framework that allows you to add mods to many games that don’t officially support modding. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install plugins on your Valheim game server using BepInEx.

Valheim: Installing Plugins on the Server (BepInEx)

BepInEx Game Version

To use BepInEx compatible plugins in Valheim, you first need to install the Valheim Plus game version on your server. We also offer a standalone Valheim BepInEx game version, but we recommend Valheim Plus because it already includes everything important. You can easily switch the game version via our game server interface; find more details in our Switching Games guide.

Info

Valheim Plus must also be installed locally on your PC. Download Valheim Plus here: Valheim Plus Download.

Uploading Plugins

First, choose mods that are compatible with BepInEx and that you want on your server. Usually, the download page will have compatibility information.

Important

The plugins must be BepInEx compatible, otherwise they won’t work!

Once you have a mod, connect to your game server via FTP. Instructions are available in our FTP Access guide.

In your FTP client, navigate to the following folder:

Code

../valheim-linux-plus/BepInEx/plugins

Upload the mods you downloaded there. These are usually files with the .dll extension.

Info

The server must be stopped before adding or changing mods, otherwise your changes will be lost.

Starting the Server

After uploading the desired plugins, simply restart your server.

Info

Some plugins also need to be installed client-side on your PC. Check the plugin’s website to see if this is necessary.

You have successfully installed new BepInEx plugins on your Valheim game server!

Popular Plugins

Still looking for the perfect plugins for your server?

Browse our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended plugins to enhance your gameplay and give your server the finishing touch. Get inspired and find exactly the addons that fit your project.

BepInExPack Valheim (denikson) – The core modding base, required for practically every other plugin.
Jotunn – Developer library used as a dependency by many other plugins (e.g., for new items/recipes).
ServerCharacters – Saves player characters server-side so they persist when switching clients/PCs.
Epic Loot – Adds rare, magical item variants with extra stats and its own loot system.
PlantEverything – Allows planting many more types of plants than in the vanilla game.
CookingAdditions – Adds extra recipes, cooking stations, and ingredients.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You must first install the Valheim Plus game version on your server (via game server game switch). Valheim Plus also needs to be installed locally on your PC.

Connect to your server via FTP and upload the plugin files (usually .dll) to the folder ../valheim-linux-plus/BepInEx/plugins.

No, the server must be stopped before adding or changing mods, otherwise your changes will be lost.

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Valheim: Installing Plugins on the Server (BepInEx)

Introduction

BepInEx Game Version

Uploading Plugins

Starting the Server

Popular Plugins

Frequently asked questions

Valheim

BepInEx Game Version

Uploading Plugins

Starting the Server

Popular Plugins

Game Server

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