Valheim Mod Installation Guide

Valheim Mod Installation Guide - Preguntes Freqüents - FAQ

This guide covers installing the BepInEx mod framework on your Valheim dedicated server, adding mods from Thunderstore and Nexus Mods, and configuring popular mod packs like Valheim Plus. For basic server setup and connection instructions, see Valheim Dedicated Server Setup Guide.

BepInEx Mod Framework

BepInEx is the standard mod loader for Valheim. Nearly all Valheim mods require it. It must be installed in the server root directory.

Installing BepInEx on Your Server

Download the latest BepInEx for Valheim release from the Thunderstore page or the BepInEx GitHub releases page. Use the Unix/Linux x64 build for dedicated servers.
Extract the downloaded archive. You should see a BepInEx/ folder and a doorstop_libs/ folder along with some files at the root level.
Connect to your server via SFTP (see How to Upload Files via SFTP).
Upload all extracted files and folders into the server root directory (the same directory that contains valheim_server.x86_64).
Restart the server from GPanel. BepInEx will generate its folder structure on first run.

After the first restart with BepInEx installed, you will see a BepInEx/ folder containing plugins/, config/, and patchers/ subdirectories. All mods go into BepInEx/plugins/.

Verifying BepInEx Is Working

After restarting, check the server console output in GPanel for BepInEx initialization messages. You should see lines similar to:

[Message:   BepInEx] BepInEx 5.x.x.x - valheim_server
[Info   :   BepInEx] Loading [BepInEx.Chainloader]

If these messages do not appear, see Valheim Troubleshooting for solutions.

Installing Mods

Once BepInEx is installed, adding mods follows the same process for most plugins:

Download the mod from Thunderstore.io or Nexus Mods.
Extract the downloaded archive.
Copy the mod's .dll file (and any required config or asset files) into your server's BepInEx/plugins/ directory via SFTP.
Restart the server.

Client-side mods vs. server-side mods: Some mods must be installed on both the server and each player's client. Others are server-only. Check the mod's documentation to confirm where it needs to be installed.

Mod Directory Structure

After installing a few mods, your server's BepInEx directory should look like this:

/ (server root)
  BepInEx/
    config/         ← mod configuration files (auto-generated on first run)
    plugins/        ← place mod .dll files here
    patchers/       ← preloader patchers (rarely used)
  doorstop_libs/    ← BepInEx doorstop library

Valheim Plus

Valheim Plus is one of the most popular server modification packs. It provides extensive configuration options for game mechanics, player stats, building, and more.

Installing Valheim Plus

Download the latest server build of Valheim Plus from the Thunderstore page or the GitHub releases page. Ensure you download the Unix/Linux server build.
Extract the archive. It includes BepInEx and the Valheim Plus plugin together.
Upload all contents to your server root directory via SFTP, overwriting existing BepInEx files if prompted.
Restart the server. The configuration file will be generated at:
```
BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg
```
Edit valheim_plus.cfg via SFTP to enable and configure the features you want. Each section has an enabled toggle at the top.
Restart the server after making configuration changes.

Valheim Plus requires matching versions on server and client. Players must install the same version of Valheim Plus on their own game client to connect. Mismatched versions will result in connection failures.

Popular Server-Compatible Mods

Mod	Description	Install Location
Epic Loot	Adds magic item drops and affixes	Server + Client
Plant Everything	Enhanced farming and planting options	Server + Client
Jotunn (JVL)	Mod framework/library required by many mods	Server + Client
Server Characters	Locks character data to the server to prevent cheating	Server only
WardIsLove	Extended ward/ownership management	Server + Client

Mod compatibility: After a Valheim game update, mods may break until their authors release updates. Always check mod pages for compatibility notes before updating your game server. If your server becomes unstable after an update, remove recently added mods and re-add them one at a time to identify the cause.

Valheim Dedicated Server Setup Guide — Startup configuration, connecting, and world saves
Valheim Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
How to Upload Files via SFTP

If you run into issues installing mods, check the Valheim Troubleshooting guide or open a support ticket and include your server's GPanel details and the mod(s) you are trying to install.

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