How To Install Valheim Plus On Valheim Server

Valheim Plus is a popular quality-of-life mod for Valheim that adds a wealth of features, improvements, and customization options to the game. For players to enjoy these features on your server, Valheim Plus must be installed on the dedicated server, and players' clients must also have it installed.

Installing Valheim Plus On A Valheim Server

To install Valheim Plus on a Valheim server:

1. Go to Grantapher (ValheimPlus) GitHub.

2. Scroll down and look for the file named ValheimPlus.dll

3. Login to control panel.

4. Once logged in, you must stop your server.

5. Go to your file system.

6. Search the following directory: home/container/BeplnEx/plugins

7. Inside the plugins folder, you must upload the file ValheimPlus.dll

8. Once the plugin is uploaded, start your server.

Great, if everything is done correctly, valheim_plus.cfg will appear in the /home/container/BepInEx/config directory.

Updating Valheim Plus On A Valheim Server

To update Valheim Plus on your Valheim server, you will usually have to reinstall the server or use the mod manager to update the mod itself. Before you start, always create a backup of your server to avoid data loss.

• Backup your server: This is crucial before any major changes.

• Stop your server: Make sure the server is offline before making any changes. 

• Update Valheim Plus: Go to Grantapher (ValheimPlus) GitHub to check if an update is available.

• Start your server: After the update is complete, restart the server to apply the changes. 

• Verify the update: Log into the game and check that Valheim Plus is updated and working as expected. You can usually see the version in the game's main menu or within the mod's settings. 

Installing Valheim Plus On Your Valheim Game

To install Valheim Plus on your Valheim game client:

• Go Grantapher (ValheimPlus) GitHub , download the WindowsServer zip and the WindowsClient zip.

• Go to steam, and in your library search for Valheim Dedicated Server. Install it.

• Right-click on the dedicated server game in your library and click Manage > Browse Local Files.

• Unzip the WindowsServer folder from earlier, and drag it into that location. (overwrite files)

Perfect! The mod is now installed. Below you will find instructions on how to choose the mods you want to install and configure their parameters.

Installing for Clients (basically all of the players who want these mods)

1. Send all of your friends the WindowsClient zip folder

2. Have them install it by;

1. Right clicking Valheim (the game, not the server) in steam, clicking Manage > Browse Local Files.

2. Unzip and copy the folders contents into that directory, overwriting what is there.

That's it for installing it on their end!

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Updated on: 01/07/2025