MINECRAFT HOSTING
GAME SERVERS
Game PanelThese are the options on the Settings, Game Settings page of a PlayNHost Valheim server, taken from the panel's own definitions. Rows marked read only are set by your plan or the server and cannot be changed.
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All settings
| Setting | What it does | Allowed | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Update | Enable automatic updates. | on or off | on |
| Backup Count | Sets how many automatic backups will be kept. The first is the 'short' backup length, and the rest are the 'long' backup length. When default values are used means one backup that is 2 hours old, and 3 backups that are 12 hours apart. Default: 4. | a number of at least 0 | 4 |
| Backup Interval | Change how often the world will save in seconds. Default: 1800 (30 minutes). | a number of at least 0 | 1800 |
| Backup Longtime | Sets the interval between the subsequent automatic backups in seconds. Default: 43200 (12 hours). | a number of at least 0 | 43200 |
| Backup Shorttime | Sets the interval between the first automatic backups in seconds. Default: 7200 (2 hours). | a number of at least 0 | 7200 |
| Enable Crossplay | Enable crossplay support. | on or off | on |
| Server Password | Players must enter this to join - Valheim requires one, at least 5 characters and not part of the server name. Change it before inviting anyone. | 5 to 20 characters, no double quotes or backslashes | a default is set, change it |
| Public Server | List the server in the public in-game browser. Turn off to keep it joinable only by IP. | on or off | on |
| Server Name | The name shown in the server browser and to joining players. | up to 60 characters, no double quotes or backslashes | My Server |
| Beta Branch | Beta branch of a steam app. Leave blank to install normal branch. | up to 30 characters | empty |
| Beta Password | Password for a beta branch should one be required during private or closed testing phases. Leave blank for no password. | up to 30 characters | empty |
| World Name | The name of the world save the server loads. Change it to start a fresh world, or to switch back to one you already have. | up to 20 characters, no double quotes or backslashes | Dedicated |
| App ID (read only) | Valheim steam app id for auto updates. | set by your plan or the server | 896660 |
Good to know
- All of these are found under Settings, then Game Settings. A change takes effect at the next start or restart. Only the Valheim BepInEx server type has a ModPack setting, and a change to it does not take effect on a normal restart (ask support to apply it). Player slots are not configurable: Valheim is hard-capped at 10 players without mods.
- The panel saves a value when you leave its field. If the value is not allowed, the panel tells you and keeps the old one.
- Passwords and tokens are not listed with a value. Each server starts with one set for you, or with none, as the row says. Change any password before you invite players.
- To open the page, follow How to set up your Valheim server or How to change your server settings.
