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Valheim server hosting Lightweight but grows with world size — plan for NVMe storage

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Recommended configurations

Valheim is one of the lighter survival games to host. It runs comfortably on modest hardware, though resource usage grows with the world size and player count.

Small

Up to 5 players Friends server, early biomes
from €3.90/mo
Cloud server
CPU
2 cores
RAM
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB SSD
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

Affordable for a small group

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Medium

Up to 10 players Explored world, all biomes
from €9.99/mo
Cloud or VPS
CPU
4 cores
RAM
8 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB SSD
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

Comfortable for most groups

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Large World

10+ players Large explored world + mods
from €24.99/mo
VPS
CPU
4 cores
RAM
16 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB NVMe
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

For heavily explored or modded worlds

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Why Valheim needs specific hardware

World files grow over time

A freshly generated Valheim world is small, but after months of exploration it can grow considerably. Start with at least 20 GB storage.

RAM usage is predictable

Valheim uses roughly 1–2 GB RAM regardless of player count for most sessions. 4 GB is usually sufficient for small groups.

Mods change the equation

Valheim mod packs like Valheim+ or Epic Loot add overhead. Budget an extra 2–4 GB RAM if you're running a modded server.

Keep automatic backups enabled

The Valheim server creates world backups automatically. Make sure your storage has room for several backup copies.

Frequently asked questions

Can I transfer my single-player world to a dedicated server?

Yes. Copy your world files (AppData/LocalLow/IronGate/Valheim/worlds on Windows) to the server via SFTP. Point your startup script to the world name and your world continues exactly where you left off.

How do I set a server password?

Add the -password flag to your Valheim server startup script. Players enter this password on connection. You can also remove your server from the public browser to keep it completely private.

Do my friends need a modded client to join a modded server?

It depends on the mod. Server-side tweaks (like some ValheimPlus options) work transparently. Mods that add new content require all players to install the same mods client-side.

Can I run Valheim alongside another game on the same server?

Yes. Valheim's low resource usage means you can run it alongside other services on the same VPS. Allocate separate ports and ensure enough RAM for both processes.

How do I back up my Valheim world?

Valheim creates automatic backups in the worlds folder. For extra safety, set up a cron job to copy world files to a secondary location — full root access makes this straightforward.

Valheim is one of the most affordable games to host — a small server for 5 players runs comfortably on a cloud instance with 2 cores and 4 GB RAM. Resource usage grows gradually as the world is explored and players advance to later biomes, but even a 10-player server rarely needs more than 8 GB RAM. The main consideration over time is storage, as world save files grow. Dedimax cloud servers start from €3.90/mo with unlimited traffic and instant deployment — the most cost-effective way to run a dedicated Valheim server for your group.

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