Valheim VPS: Host your own Valheim server
Valheim® reached its 1.0 full release on September 9, 2026, leaving early access with the Deep North, its long-awaited final biome. Up to ten Vikings can share a single world.
There's a catch. A shared world only stays alive if something keeps it running. Host your own Valheim server on an OVHcloud® VPS and your world is online 24/7, whether you're logged in or not.
Why a private server matters more in 1.0
Plenty of groups get by with a host player: one person leaves their PC running so everyone else can join. But the world only exists while that machine is on and the game is open. Nobody can drop in for a late-night session while the host is away, and hosting while you play drags down performance. A dedicated server removes that dependency on any one player's machine.
A group that wants a persistent Deep North world, one that's there when you log in on a Tuesday night whether or not the host is around, needs a server of its own. That's exactly what a VPS gives you: a server that you fully control, online 24/7 and reachable by your whole crew.
A private Valheim server on an OVHcloud VPS keeps you in control: your world, your rules, your uptime.
Which VPS should I choose?
The right size depends on how many Vikings are in your world and how ambitious your builds get. Deep North bases, larger groups, and community mods all ask more of your server. In our testing, 4 GB of RAM runs a small group comfortably, but we recommend more headroom for a full crew.
Our pick for the 1.0 launch: VPS-4
If you’re running a full group with heavy Deep North builds, community mods, and a voice server all on the same box, VPS-4’s 24 GB of RAM gives you the headroom to run it all with room to spare. And because you can scale resources up whenever you need to, you won’t be boxed in as your community grows.
Running a larger community, or several game worlds at once? Our Eco dedicated servers and Game servers give you dedicated hardware for the biggest setups.
Why choose OVHcloud for your Valheim server
Total control and mod freedom. Choose Linux® or Windows®, install the standard game or your favorite community mods, and set PvP or PvE. The whole setup is in your hands. Run a Discord® bot or your own voice server on the same VPS while you're at it.
Scales with your community
Add CPU, RAM, and storage whenever you need them, with no server migration and no starting over. Right-size for today, grow when your crew does.
Built-in protection, zero extra cost
Every plan includes a daily backup of the previous 24 hours, so a bug or a bad night doesn't cost you your progress. We still recommend keeping a local copy too.
Online 24/7
Your world lives in one of our data centers, monitored and maintained by our teams and backed by our SLA. It's there when your crew is, day or night, host online or not.
Built-in DDoS protection
Every OVHcloud VPS includes anti-DDoS protection as standard, helping keep your world online even under attack.
Set up your Valheim server in about 15 minutes
You're only a few clicks from your own world. The essentials:
- OS: Deploy Windows Server, or a Linux distribution of your choice (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux).
- Install the server: The Valheim dedicated server installs via SteamCMD on your VPS, where you have full root/admin access.
- Open these ports (UDP): 2456, 2457, and 2458, on the server and on your local firewall/router.
- Core settings in your server start file: -name "ServerName", -world "WorldName", -password "Password".
- Storage: The game files are only a few gigabytes; use the rest of your disk for backups and snapshots.
- Useful admin commands: help, ping, kick, ban, unban, info.
- Full step-by-step guide: How to install a Valheim server with LinuxGSM. New to VPS? Start with Getting started with a VPS.
Valheim server hosting frequently asked questions
- Can I keep my existing world?
Existing worlds continue to work in 1.0. Iron Gate suggests starting a fresh world to experience the full Deep North progression, but the choice is yours. - How much RAM do I need?
4 GB runs a small group; we recommend 12 GB (VPS-3) or 24 GB (VPS-4) for a full crew with larger builds and mods. - Can I use mods?
Yes. You have full control of the server, so you can run community mods or the standard game.
* VPSs in Asia-Pacific (Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney) have a monthly traffic quota: 1 TB for VPS-1 and VPS-2, 3 TB for VPS-3 and VPS-4, 4 TB for VPS-5 and VPS-6. Beyond that, bandwidth is limited to 10 Mbps. Please note that VPS services ordered in data centers outside of the United States regions will not be able to be modified or upgraded after delivery.
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