Valheim Dedicated Server Tool

2022-04-18
jonathan
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ValheimHost is a small little tool that is created in C# that helps you to create a dedicated server for the popular Open World game Valheim. This tool uses SeriLog for logging in both console and a log file with log rotation enabled.

I’ve noticed that some of the SteamCMD output isn’t redirected during the initial setup. Please just be patient while SteamCMD is doing its thing.

Features:

Automatic download and installation of SteamCMD
Automatic download and installation of Valheim Dedicated Server
Automatic server backup (and rotation)
Automatic server restart
Automatic server update

Installation:

Download ValheimHost from the link below
Unzip somewhere on your PC
Edit settings.ini and modify the paths to SteamCMD, Valheim Server, and your Worlds
Start the server (it will take a couple of minutes before SteamCMD and Valheim are downloaded so be patient).

Requirements:

CPU: 2.8Ghz Quad Core (Recommended: 3.4Ghz Hexa Core)
Ram: 2GB+ (Recommended: 8GB)
Harddrive: 2GB ( Recommended: 4GB + SSD)
OS: Windows 8+ (Recommended: Windows 10, 11 or Server 2019)

Changelog:

1.1 (2022-11-26) – Added opt in to public beta feature and updated dependencies
1.0 (2022-04-23) – Initial Release

*Please note that the tool will ask you for administrator privileges. This is to avoid exceptions if you decide to place SteamCMD, Valheim or your World directory outside of your home directory.

About this Game

Valheim beckons adventurers to an otherworldly realm steeped in Nordic folklore and untamed wilderness. Here, amidst sprawling landscapes and changing seasons, players don the mantle of a fallen Viking warrior.

Survival intertwines with exploration as you navigate diverse biomes, from tranquil meadows to frost-laden mountains and foreboding swamps. Crafting becomes a lifeline, forging tools and fortresses from the bounty of the land.

Yet, the true heart of Valheim beats within its mythical essence. As ancient guardians loom, daring warriors band together to challenge colossal foes, acquiring divine powers and carving their saga into the annals of legend.

This sandbox of adventure, wrapped in the embrace of cooperative camaraderie, invites players to shape their destiny amidst the boundless expanse of a mystical realm teeming with wonder and peril.

Note that you can now opt-in for the public beta with this release!