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# How to Set Up Crossplay (Xbox & PC) in Valheim

> Enable crossplay on your Valheim server so Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox players can join the same world with the correct cross-platform server settings.

## Bridging Platforms: Crossplay

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> Valheim supports cross-platform play using the Microsoft PlayFab network. This allows players on Xbox consoles to join dedicated servers hosted on Linux alongside Steam and Microsoft Store players.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   4 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## Enabling Crossplay

1. **Startup Tab:** Navigate to your FREAKHOSTING **Startup** settings.
2. **Toggle Argument:** Add the `-crossplay` argument to your server's startup command.
3. **Restart:** Reboot the server to initialize the PlayFab session.

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## Connecting via "Join Code"

Console players cannot easily type direct IP/Port combinations. Instead, they use a dynamic **Join Code**.

1. **Locate Code:** Once the server starts, check your **Console** log.
2. **Log Entry:** Look for a line similar to: `Session "ServerName" with join code 123456`.
3. **Share:** Provide this 6-digit code to your Xbox/Console players for them to join via the "Join Game" menu.

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<Warning title="Modding Restriction">
  Xbox and Microsoft Store clients **cannot** install mods. If your server is running BepInEx or Valheim Plus, cross-platform players will be unable to join. To support crossplay, your server must remain **Vanilla**.
</Warning>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Valheim:** Cross-platform active.
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