How To Add Mods To A Valheim Server

Adding mods to your Valheim server is a great way to enhance gameplay, customize mechanics, and introduce new features for you and your friends. Whether you're looking to tweak combat, expand building options, or add quality-of-life improvements, installing mods can transform your server experience. This guide will walk you through the setup process so you can start modding safely and effectively.

Installing BepInEx On A Valheim Server

BepInEx is a popular modding framework used for Unity-based games, including Valheim. It acts as a plugin loader and patching system, allowing custom mods and code to run within the game. If you’re adding mods to a Valheim server or client, BepInEx is often the essential first step.

Key Features Of BepInEx

• Loads DLL-based mods automatically at game launch

• Enables advanced customization through plugin architecture

• Includes built-in debugging and logging tools

• Works on both client and dedicated server installs

In short, BepInEx is the backbone for most Valheim mods—it makes the entire modding ecosystem possible.

To install BepInEx on a Valheim server:

• Login to control panel.

• Stop your server.

• Look for the option called "Game Vault".

• In the search engine type "valheim bepinex" and Click on "New Session"

• To finish, just click on “Start new valheim bepinex session”.

• Enable the "Take backup" option to automatically generate a backup copy to prevent loss of important data.

Installing Mods On A Valheim Server

To install mods on a Valheim server:

• Use Thunderstore or another website of your choice, and choose a mod you want to install.

• In our case, we will download the mod ValheimRAFT

• Scroll down and download the mod manually.

• Upload the downloaded file, in our case: zolantris-ValheimRAFT-3.5.3.zip into the directory: home/container/BeplnEx/plugins

• By clicking on the 3 dots, you will find an option called "Extract".

• Start your server.

Done! You have installed the first mod on your Valheim Server.

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By: Ali A.

Updated on: 01/07/2025