bherbruck/dedicated_valheim_server_script

Build Valheim server with one script

Single installation script for setting up Valheim on a dedicated Linux server with steamcmd.

Tested on: AWS, Azure and DigitalOcean

OS - Ubuntu 18.06 LTS 64bit and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (tested 10 FEB 2021)

Recommended server settings: CPU: 4 (2 will work but meh) RAM: 8GB+ Harddrive: 250GB+

My Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/zerobandwidth

My Discord for Tech Support https://discord.gg/ejgQUfc

Credit and modivation from YT GeekHead

Credit to nicolas-martin for variable assignment within script

Game is in Early Access meaning tons of updates and broken servers. Please post issues so we can make our edits and keep you up and running!

Worlds are saved: /home/steam/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/worlds/(here.fwl)

How to set up a Linux Valheim dedicated server:

Use my referral link if you do not already have a DigitalOcean Account, gives me free credit on my account, if not no biggie! https://m.do.co/c/9d2217a2725c

Use my code and you get $100 in credit over 60 days. (good way to test your dedicated server)

Never run any script on a production server, unless you know what you are doing.

Create VM with minimum 2 CPUs and 4GB of ram. Otherwise server won't start.

DigitalOcean private IP and routing fix for Valheim:

edit 50-cloud-init.yaml

vi /etc/netplan/50-cloud-init.yaml

remove private IP address on eth0 (might be 10.10.something - do not remove your public IP the same one you use to SSH into the server or access it)

netplan apply

reboot

ENJOY!!!

Run as root(if brave enough) or sudo current user

1.Install GIT to pull down script

sudo apt-get install -y git net-tools

2.Change to OPT Dir

cd /opt

3.Clone GIT from Nimdy (Zero Bandwidth)

sudo git clone https://github.com/Nimdy/Dedicated_Valheim_Server_Script.git

4.Change dir to Dedicated_Valheim_Server_Script

cd Dedicated_Valheim_Server_Script/

5.Allow script to execute

sudo chmod +x build_dedicated_valheim_server.sh

6.Change PASSWORDS and CHANGE ME AREAS before launching

(I live in vi... use whatever you wish)

sudo vi build_dedicated_valheim_server.sh

# There are 4 things you need to change!
# NOTE: Minimum password length is 5 characters & Password cant be in the server name.
userpassword="user_password"        <---password for the new Linux User it creates
password="passw0rd"                 <---password for the Valheim Server Access
displayname="server display name"   <---Public display name for server
worldname="111111111"               <---local inside world name

#Save the file
(press ESC and save/exit by entering)
:wq!

7.Execute installation file

sudo ./build_dedicated_valheim_server.sh

8.A new version of /boot/grub/menu.lst promotx2 - Keep local version

Select  keep the local version currently installed

9.Agree to STEAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

Select Ok
Select I Agree
Press Enter

10.Allow ports 2456,2457,2458 on your server UDP (TCP shouldnt matter but whatever)

sudo ufw allow 2456:2458/tcp
sudo ufw allow 2456:2458/udp

11.Stop Valheim service

sudo systemctl stop valheimserver.service

12.Reboot Server for the lawls!

sudo reboot

13.Once your server comes back online wait 2-5 mins and check Valheim service

sudo systemctl status valheimserver.service

###Congratz! You did it, now get out there and start exploring with your friends!!!