
Toggle on "tools" in the Steam library search and look for "Valheim," you should see Valheim Dedicated Server. Pick the PC it's going to be on and install or open Steam.Ģ. How to set up a Valheim dedicated server on Steamġ. To get this set up, you'll need to know how to do port forwarding and how to find the server machine's IP, which means you'll likely need administrator access to your router. A machine with an Intel i7 from 2013 did okay on 100mbps down, 10mbps up internet with five players connected, with occasional lag or stuttering-so an old spare PC or your media build might just be ideal for the job. In my experience, a machine with a 15-year-old processor stuttered a lot with three players connected and became pretty unplayable with more. Valheim isn't too demanding a game, and neither is running a server, but combined, they'll put a strain on most machines-and on the connection quality for other players. Things to consider are the speed of your internet connection and how powerful your gaming PC is. Some will put it on a secondary computer, others on the same machine on which they're going to play.

You can put up a dedicated server on any PC. (Image credit: Iron Gate AB) Where to host a Valheim dedicated server
