How do I install mods on my Valheim server?

To join a modded server, all players will need the mods installed on their clients

Installing BepinEx on Your Server

We have simplified the installation process for getting your modding framework for Valheim BepinEx to be as easy as using our Game Swap.

1. Stop your Server
2. Open Backups and create a backup before installing BepinEx
3. Next Open Settings
4. In Game Swap choose Valheim BeipinEx

5. Do not wipe the data when given the choice

6. Click Change Game
7. Wait for the install to finish
8. Install your mods per the instructions below

Installing Mods Using Thunderstore Mod Manager

Installing mods onto your server is super easy with AleForge and Thunderstore.

Preparing your mods

1. Open Thunderstore Mod Manager
2. Create a Thunderstore Profile for Valheim
3. Enable and install the mods you want to use in this profile
4. Once you have downloaded and enabled all the mods you want to use, go to Settings
5. Select Browse Profile Folder

6. This will open a folder in your file explorer. Within this folder, navigate to BepInEx/plugins
7. Select all the folders in plugins
8. Right click on them and select Compress To ZIP File

9. Name your new .zip folder mods . Keep this file handy as you will need it for the next step. Now you are ready to upload your mods!

Uploading your Mods

1. Go to the AleForge Panel
2. Stop the server
3. Open the File Manager tab in the panel
4. Navigate to BepInEx/plugins
5. Upload themods.zip file you created here
6. Once it is uploaded, right click on it and select Unarchive
7. Start your server and enjoy

Installing Mods Clientside

To install mods on your client follow this guide to install BepInEx.

To install Valehim Plus use this guide as it already includes BepInEx.

Other mods you can install can be found here.