How to Install Mods on Your Valheim Server (BepInEx)

Most Valheim mods require a framework called BepInEx to function. This guide shows you how to install BepInEx and then add a mod like ValheimPlus.

Note: All players connecting to a modded server must have the same mods installed on their own computers.

Step 1: Install BepInEx Framework

1. Download the latest version of BepInEx for Valheim. You can find it on sites like Nexus Mods or Thunderstore. Make sure you download the correct version for the game.

2. Log in to the game panel (game.valuegamenode.com) and select your server.

3. Navigate to the "File Manager".

4. Upload the BepInEx .zip file you downloaded to the server's root directory.

5. Right-click the .zip file in the file manager and select "Unarchive" or "Decompress". This will extract the necessary files and folders.

6. Restart your server once. This is a crucial step, as it allows BepInEx to generate its configuration files and the plugins folder.

Step 2: Install a Mod

1. Download the mod you want to install (e.g., ValheimPlus). Mods usually come as a .dll file inside a zip archive.

2. In the server's "File Manager", navigate to the newly created folder: /BepInEx/plugins/.

3. Upload the mod's .dll file into this plugins folder.

4. Restart the server.

Your mod is now installed. You can configure it by editing the config files that appear in the /BepInEx/config/ folder after the first run with the mod.