permittedlist.txt for you. Leave the list empty to let anybody with the password in.
How to whitelist players
1
Collect SteamID64s
Look up each player at steamid.io and copy the 17-digit number. Include yourself.
2
Open the Allowed tab
Open your server in the Game Panel, click Admins and bans under VALHEIM and choose Allowed.
3
Add each player
Enter the SteamID64, an optional Note and click + Add. Repeat for every player.
4
Review and save
Click Review and save. The server notices the change while it runs, usually within a minute. Restart to make sure.
How to remove the whitelist
Delete every entry on the Allowed tab and click Review and save. When the list is empty (“The list is empty, so everybody with the password can join.”), the server is open to anyone with the password again.Whitelist, password and bans compared
Frequently asked questions
Do whitelisted players still need the password?
Yes. The whitelist is checked as well as the password.Can I whitelist Xbox or console players?
The panel takes SteamID64s. For players on other platforms, open a ticket with the ID shown in their game’s F2 panel.Why can’t a whitelisted friend join?
Check that you entered their 17-digit SteamID64, not their name or a short ID, and that you saved. Wait a minute or restart the server.Related guides
Valheim server guide
Every Valheim page in one place.
Admin list
Admins and bans.
Password not working
Password rules and fixes.
Crossplay
Players on other platforms.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 30 October 2026 (Valheim dedicated server with BepInEx). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.
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Last Updated: October 2026