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The Best Valheim Server Mods (and How to Install Them)
Level up your Valheim server with BepInEx mods — quality-of-life, bigger builds, more storage and server-wide tweaks, plus how to keep clients in sync.
How Much RAM and CPU Does a Game Server Need?
Stop guessing at server specs. A game-by-game breakdown of RAM and CPU requirements, why single-core speed matters, and how player count scales cost.
How to Back Up Your Game Server (Automatically)
Never lose a world again. Set up automated, off-server game server backups with a cron job, tar and rotation — plus how to test a restore.
How to Set Up a Valheim Dedicated Server
Keep your Viking world alive 24/7. Install a Valheim dedicated server on Linux with SteamCMD, set a password and open the UDP ports.
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