Valheim Dedicated Server Setup on a VPS

Dedicated Server vs In-Game Hosting

Three steps to a 24/7 world:

1. Install SteamCMD and the server — on Ubuntu: sudo apt install steamcmd, then run it and app_update 896660 validate to download the Valheim dedicated server.
2. Configure and open ports — edit start_headless_server.sh with your world name, password and -public 1; open UDP 2456–2458 in the firewall.
3. Join and administer — the server appears in the community list, or friends add the IP:2456 directly; admin list via the adminlist.txt file in the save directory.

Dedicated beats in-game hosting the moment you want the world alive without the host player online — a 4 GB+ VPS runs 5–10 Vikings indefinitely. Sizing table and the backup habit below.

VPS Requirements

Sizing the longhouse:

CPU matters more than core count — Valheim's simulation is largely single-threaded, so a high-clock 2–4 core VPS beats a many-core low-clock one. NVMe storage keeps world saves and chunk generation snappy, and an India or Singapore location keeps sub-80ms ping for Indian crews.

The world backup habit is non-negotiable: saves live under ~/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/worlds — scheduled backups copy them off-server daily.

Step 1: Install SteamCMD and the Server

How this plays out with SteamCMD: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Step 2: Configure and Open Ports

How this plays out with ports 2456-2458: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.

Step 3: Join and Administer

Join and Administer. Do this on one site or a staging copy first, then check the public URL in a private window so cache does not hide the result. Stop if the page errors, and email support@webji.services with the step name and the exact error before you repeat it on every account. WebJi® support mail is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English; the phone line +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.

World Backups and Mods (Valheim Plus)

How this plays out with VPS sizing (4GB+): settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.