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Rent a high-performance Valheim server on fast hardware. Instant 60-second setup, free mods, always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support — from $10.99/mo.

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Plans & Pricing

Choose your Valheim plan

Every plan includes DDoS protection, NVMe storage, one-click mods and 24/7 support. Upgrade or downgrade anytime — no setup fees.

Starter
Valheim
$10.99/mo
Billed monthly
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4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Always-on DDoS protection
One-click mod / plugin installer
Plus
Valheim
Most popular
$15.99/mo
Billed monthly
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6 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Always-on DDoS protection
One-click mod / plugin installer
Pro
Valheim
$20.99/mo
Billed monthly
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8 GB RAM
3 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Always-on DDoS protection
One-click mod / plugin installer

Prices in USD. * Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped. 7-day money-back guarantee.

Why GGameHost

Everything your Valheim server needs

Premium hardware, real protection and a control panel built for gamers — not sysadmins.

Instant Setup

Your server is online in under 60 seconds — pick a plan, pay, play. No waiting, no manual config.

DDoS Protection

Always-on, multi-Tbps filtering on every plan and location keeps your world online through any attack.

NVMe + Ryzen

High-clock AMD Ryzen cores and NVMe SSD storage deliver zero-lag tick rates and fast world loads.

Low Latency

High-performance hardware with single-digit ping and global locations available on request.

One-Click Mods

Install modpacks and plugins straight from the control panel — no files, no fuss.

24/7 Support

Real humans on live chat and tickets, with a 7-day money-back guarantee on every plan.

Valheim server hosting, done right

Valheim is the Viking survival hit of sailing, building and Norse boss-slaying. A dedicated server keeps your longhouse and world online 24/7, with BepInEx + Thunderstore mods for endless extras. Pick a plan and your Valheim server deploys in under 60 seconds — no manual install, no command line, no shared lobbies. It ships ready for BepInEx mods from Thunderstore, so you can shape the server exactly how your community plays.

We run Valheim on high-clock AMD Ryzen CPUs with NVMe SSD storage, wrapped in always-on multi-Tbps DDoS protection — for smooth tick rates, fast world loads and single-digit ping. We recommend around 4–8 GB of RAM, scaling with players and mods. Plans scale up to 10 (more modded).

Manage everything from a modern control panel: a live console, one-click mod & plugin installer, visual config editor, scheduled automatic backups — plus real 24/7 human support whenever you need it.

Related guideValheim dedicated server setup guide →
One-click mods

Mod your Valheim server in seconds

Your Valheim server supports BepInEx mods from Thunderstore — install straight from the panel or upload your own with full file access. No SSH, no headaches, and you can upgrade RAM in one click if a big modpack needs more.

BepInExThunderstoreModsBackupsFTP/SFTP
$ mod install performance-pack
✓ Installed · restarting…
[ok] Valheim server online · 14 ms_
Control Panel

Built for Valheim players, not sysadmins

Your Valheim server comes with the full GGameHost panel. Click through to see what you get.

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Console
Files
Databases
Backups
Schedules
Startup
Settings
Uptime0h 14m
CPU load2.24% / 200%
Memory866 MiB / 4 GiB
Disk231 MiB / 10 GiB
[19:37:59] [INFO] Done preparing level "world" (0.790s)
[19:38:00] [INFO] Saving chunks for level ServerLevel[world]
[19:38:00] [INFO] ThreadedAnvilChunkStorage: All dimensions are saved
[19:38:00] [INFO] Running delayed init tasks
[19:38:00] [INFO] Done (16.516s)! For help, type "help"
[19:41:12] [INFO] Steve joined the game
[19:41:38] [INFO] Server tick · 11 ms · TPS 20.0
say Welcome to GGameHost
/home/containerUpload
config17 minutes ago
plugins27 minutes ago
world2 minutes ago
logs17 minutes ago
server.properties1.4 KiB · 17 minutes ago
bukkit.yml1.12 KiB · 17 minutes ago
server.jar58.9 MiB · 31 minutes ago
Edit any file in the browser — no FTP client needed
Backups 3 of 3 storedCreate backup
world-nightly-2026-07-28231.4 MiBCompleted
world-nightly-2026-07-27228.9 MiBCompleted
pre-modpack-update204.1 MiBCompleted
Restore any snapshot in two clicks
Schedules 3 activeNew schedule
Nightly restartEvery day · 04:00Active
Auto backupEvery day · 05:00Active
Weekly world saveSundays · 03:30Active
Restarts, backups and commands on a timer
Startup variablesSave
Minecraft version
latest
Server jar file
server.jar
Build number
latest
Docker image
Java 25
Change version or RAM flags without touching a config file
Getting Started

How to set up a Valheim server

Your Valheim server, online in three simple steps.

1

Choose your plan

Pick the Valheim plan that fits your community and budget. Not sure? Start small — upgrade in one click anytime.

2

Instant deploy

Checkout and your server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away.

3

Configure & invite

Install mods, tweak settings, then share your server address and start playing with friends.

Network

Low ping for your Valheim players

Low-latency network

Tuned routing and high-clock hardware keep response times low for every player.

Single-digit ping

Fast tick rates and snappy response — ideal for competitive and modded play.

DDoS protected

Always-on, multi-Tbps filtering included on every server.

Locations on request

Need a specific region for your community? Just ask and we will provision it.

Recommended specs for Valheim

Valheim is a Medium-class game. For a smooth experience we recommend 4–8 GB RAM, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Valheim fast even under load, and you can upgrade in one click as your community grows.

Server softwareBepInEx mods from Thunderstore
Player slotsup to 10 (more modded)
Recommended RAM4–8 GB
Performance classMedium
Before you pick a plan

What Valheim needs from a server

How many players a Valheim server holds

Iron Gate's FAQ states that servers are capped at 10 players, and describes Valheim as a co-op game meant to be played with a couple of friends rather than an MMO.

The Thunderstore listing for the MaxPlayerCount mod refers to the same vanilla maximum of 10 and describes raising it through a configuration file; that mod's page states that it only needs to be installed on the server. Iron Gate's FAQ also states that the studio does not officially support mods, so a raised cap is a community solution rather than a supported feature.

How much RAM and CPU to plan for

All figures below are community measurements and recommendations, not stated in the official docs.

  • The lloesche Valheim server container documentation reports that on their system, idle with no players connected, the Valheim server consumes around 2.8 GB RSS.
  • The same document gives a dual-core system with 4 GB of RAM as a minimum, and a high-clocked 4-core server with 8 GB of RAM as its recommendation.
  • It states that clock speed matters more than core count, giving the example that two 5 GHz cores outperform six 2 GHz cores.
  • The community valheim-server-help FAQ reports a general consensus of 2 vCores and 4 GB of RAM for a Linux VPS, and notes that RAM use in particular grows as time passes in the game and the save file becomes more complex.

That last point is the one to weigh when picking a plan: a world that fits comfortably at launch will use more memory months later.

Cross-platform play and Xbox players

Cross-platform play runs on Iron Gate's crossplay backend (PlayFab). With it enabled on the server, players on any platform can join, according to Iron Gate's dedicated server guide.

  • Iron Gate states that you cannot set up a dedicated server on an Xbox, but you can join one from an Xbox console as normal, provided both your Xbox and the server have crossplay enabled.
  • The lloesche server container documentation notes that some mods may work poorly or not at all with crossplay enabled; this is community-documented, not stated in the official docs. If your group depends on mods, that is a trade-off to settle before you commit to crossplay.
FAQ

Valheim hosting questions

How much does a Valheim server cost?
Valheim server hosting starts at $10.99/month on Starter. Plus and Pro add more RAM, vCPU and player slots — and you can pay monthly, quarterly, or yearly with 1 month free.
Do you offer cheap Valheim server hosting?
Yes — GGameHost is affordable Valheim server hosting: plans start at $10.99/month with no setup fees, and quarterly or yearly billing (1 month free) makes it cheaper still. You still get AMD Ryzen + NVMe hardware, DDoS protection and 24/7 support — cheap Valheim hosting without the lag or hidden limits.
What is Valheim and why rent a dedicated server?
Valheim is the Viking survival hit of sailing, building and Norse boss-slaying. A dedicated server keeps your longhouse and world online 24/7, with BepInEx + Thunderstore mods for endless extras.
Can I run a modded Valheim server?
Yes — GGameHost is built for modded Valheim server hosting. Your Valheim server supports BepInEx mods from Thunderstore: install from the one-click manager or upload your own from the control panel, and add RAM in a click if a heavy modpack needs more.
How many players can my Valheim server hold?
Our Valheim plans handle up to 10 (more modded). Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped, so start small and upgrade instantly as your community grows.
How much RAM does a Valheim server need?
Plan for 4–8 GB for Valheim, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for smooth tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Valheim fast, and you can upgrade RAM in one click.
How do I set up a Valheim server?
There is no manual install — pick a plan, check out, and your Valheim server deploys automatically in under 60 seconds. Then manage everything from the control panel.
How do my friends join my Valheim server?
Share your server IP and port — friends connect in seconds, and your Valheim server stays online 24/7 even when you log off.
How do I update my Valheim server?
Updates are one click (or automatic) from the panel — we keep Valheim versions current so you are never stuck on an old build.
Where are your servers located?
On premium low-latency hardware for single-digit ping, with multiple locations available on request.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes — always-on, multi-Tbps DDoS filtering is included free on every plan and location.
Are automatic backups included?
Yes — schedule automatic backups and restore your Valheim world in a couple of clicks from the panel.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Every Valheim plan is covered by a 7-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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