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# How to Install BepInEx & Mods in Valheim

> Install BepInEx on your Valheim server and learn how to add, configure, and manage plugins for custom gameplay features and quality-of-life modifications.

## Modding Your Viking Realm

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    Beginner
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    5 Minutes
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> Since Valheim does not feature native mod support, the community uses the **BepInEx (Unity Modding Framework)** to inject custom code. For a modded server to function correctly, both the server and all joining clients must usually have the exact same set of plugins.

| Reading Time |  Difficulty  | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :----------: | :----------: |
|   8 minutes  | Intermediate | January 2026 |

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## Server-Side Setup

1. **Download:** Get the latest **BepInExPack Valheim** from Thunderstore.
2. **Deployment:** Extract the contents and upload them to your server's root directory (where the `valheim_server_x86_64` executable is located).
3. **Plugin Directory:** Once installed, placed any mod `.dll` files into the `/BepInEx/plugins/` folder.
4. **Restart:** Re-launch the server to initialize the plugins.

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## Client-Side Best Practices

To avoid "Version Incompatible" errors, players should use a mod manager to sync with the server.

* **Recommended Tool:** **r2modman** or the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
* **Manual Sync:** If not using a manager, players must manually place the same `.dll` files into their local `BepInEx/plugins` folder.

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<Important>
  ### Egg/Launch Logic

  On FREAKHOSTING, ensure your server is using the **Modded (BepInEx)** egg in the Startup/Software selection. This ensures the server starts using the BepInEx bootstrap script rather than the vanilla game engine.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Valheim:** Mods initialized.
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