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Moving Your Adventure Online

Valheim worlds comprise two distinct files: the .db (Database) file containing the world state, and the .fwl (Metadata) file containing world info. To transition from singleplayer to a dedicated server, you must migrate both files simultaneously.
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5 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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Locating Your Files

Traditionally, Valheim uses Steam Cloud for saves. You must first ensure they are available locally on your PC.
  1. Move to Local: In the Valheim main menu, select your world and click “Move to Local” if it is currently in the cloud.
  2. Path: Navigate to your local AppData folder: %appdata%/../LocalLow/IronGate/Valheim/worlds_local/
  3. Identify: Find your WorldName.db and WorldName.fwl.

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Server Deployment

  1. Connect via SFTP: Use an FTP client to access your FREAKHOSTING server files.
  2. Directory: Upload your two files to the following path: /.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/worlds_local/ (Note: If the directory doesn’t exist, start the server once to generate it.)
  3. Startup Config: In your Startup tab, update the World Name variable to match your uploaded filename exactly (Case-Sensitive).
  4. Restart: Boot the server to load the new world.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Valheim: World migration complete.