It's quite straightforward to add plugins/mods to your Valheim server. The process is as follows:
Server Setup
- Stop your server.
- Click "Mod Manager".
- Install "BepInExPack Valheim (Plugin loader)"
- Download the plugins/mods you want to use to your PC, then unzip the mods.
- Use FTP to transfer the unzipped mod folders and files to the "BepInEx/Plugins" folder.
If you're unsure how to use FTP please see our guide here:
https://pingperfect.com/index.php/knowledgebase/19/Accessing-your-files--File-manager--FTP.html - Startup your server
Client (Your PC) Setup
- Download "BepInExPack Valheim (Plugin loader)" from
https://gcdn.thunderstore.io/live/repository/packages/denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim-5.4.2202.zip - Extract the archive into a folder. Do not extract into the game folder.
- Move the contents of BepInExPack_Valheim folder into
<Steam Location>\steamapps\common\Valheim - If done correctly, your folder will look as follows
- Copy the unzipped plugin/mod files you downloaded earlier to:
<Steam Location>\steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\Plugins
All done! You should now be able to play on your server with plugins/mods.
PLEASE NOTE: Some plugins/mods are designed for server use, some are not, it should state in the plugin/mod description whether the mod supports server use or not. If you install mods not designed for server use to the server, it is highly unlikely they will work.
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