Valheim

Become a Viking and conquer the brutal world of Valheim with dedicated server hosting. Full crossplay on PlayStation, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Switch so friends can join from any platform. Build, explore, and survive harsh biomes on high-performance, low-latency servers.

  • Full Crossplay
  • DDoS Protection
  • Mod Support
  • Full Config Access

Choose Your Perfect Server Plan

Initiate

Initiate

Reliable Starter Servers

6GB

60GB NVMe Storage
Unlimited CPU Cores
4 User Backups
Supports 28 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Journeyman

Journeyman

Balanced Server Power

8GB

60GB NVMe Storage
Unlimited CPU Cores
4 User Backups
Supports 42 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Runesmith

Runesmith

Ultimate Server Performance

10GB

60GB NVMe Storage
Unlimited CPU Cores
4 User Backups
Supports 47 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Artisan

Artisan

Starting at $8.39/month

6GB - 48GB

Flexible RAM & NVMe
Backups & Add-ons
Custom vCPU
Built for unique communities

Save 20% with annual billing

See the performance difference and choose the best server for your needs.

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What's Included

Everything you need to run a stable, high-performance Valheim server with full crossplay, reliability, and smooth Viking survival gameplay.

Full Crossplay Support

Full Crossplay Support

Play together across PlayStation, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Switch with full crossplay on your dedicated Valheim server.

Full Mod Support

Full Mod Support

Install and manage Valheim mods effortlessly using our advanced control panel and powerful file manager system for a fully customized experience.

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

Enjoy reliable Valheim server hosting with enterprise-grade infrastructure ensuring your world stays online with 99.9% uptime.

Global Server Locations

Global Server Locations

Choose from worldwide datacenter locations for low latency, faster connections, and the best multiplayer Valheim experience.

Enterprise-Grade Hardware

Enterprise-Grade Hardware

Powered by high-performance CPUs, NVMe SSD storage, and optimized networking for smooth, lag-free gameplay.

High-Speed Networking

High-Speed Networking

All Valheim servers come equipped with ultra-fast gigabit networking for stable connections and reduced latency during gameplay.

Build Locally, Launch Worldwide

Deploy your game server from any of our 11+ locations for the best ping and performance.

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About Valheim

Why Choose Valheim Server Hosting?

Valheim is a brutal open-world survival game inspired by Norse mythology, where players explore vast biomes, gather resources, build strongholds, and battle powerful bosses to prove their worth as Vikings. From peaceful meadows to frozen mountains and dangerous volcanic lands, every region brings unique challenges, enemies, and survival opportunities that require strategy, teamwork, and progression. Our Valheim server hosting delivers a stable, high-performance multiplayer experience for all types of players. Whether you are building massive Viking bases, crafting powerful gear, exploring dangerous dungeons, or defeating epic bosses across different biomes, our optimized servers ensure smooth gameplay, low latency, and continuous world progression. Perfect for both casual builders and hardcore Viking warriors, our Valheim hosting supports cooperative survival, intense boss fights, modded gameplay, and full crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Switch. From exploration and resource grinding to large-scale adventures with friends on any platform, our servers give you the ultimate Valheim multiplayer experience to become the greatest Viking of all time.

Valheim gameplay

Server Management Simplified

Our dwarven-forged panel sets the standard for game server management. With powerful support and fair pricing, running your server has never been easier.

Server Dashboard

Monitor Your Server CPU, Memory, And Network Performance Instantly To Spot Issues Before They Become A Significant Concern.

Automatically backup your server data to secure offsite locations and restore with one click whenever needed.

Install popular mods and plugins instantly with our one-click installer. No technical knowledge required.

Easily swap between supported games with zero downtime and no additional cost.

Host Over 20 Games Instantly With AleForge, Powered By High-Performance Hardware And 24/7 Expert Support.

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Apprentice vs Master vs Legendary

Hardware For Every Budget No Performance Compromises. Need Ultimate Power For Modded Mayhem? We have Got You Covered.

CPU/Processors

How Fast Your Server Changes To The Game Process.

Apprentice
Intel

2.5 GHz Base Clock or Better

Master
AMD Ryzen

3.4 GHz Base Clock or Better

Legendary
AMD Ryzen

4.0 Ghz Base Clock or Better

Aleforge Apprentice 2.5 GHz
Aleforge Master 3.4 GHz
Aleforge Legendary 4 GHz
Nitrado 2.5 GHz
HostHavoc 3 GHz

Memory

Holds The Data That Is Regularly Used To Keep Track Of All The Monsters You Kill.

Apprentice

DDR4 3200 MHz

Master

DDR4 3200 MHz

Legendary

DDR5 ECC 4800-6000 MHz

Aleforge Apprentice 3200 MHz
Aleforge Master 3200 MHz
Aleforge Legendary 4800 MHz
Nitrado 2666 MHz
HostHavoc 3000 MHz

SSD

Controls How Fast The Large Portions Of Your Games Data Loads.

Apprentice

Enterprise NVMe SSD (3500 MB/S)

Master

Enterprise NVMeSSD (5000 MB/S)

Legendary

Samsung NVMe (7000-10,000 MB/S)

Aleforge Apprentice 3500 MB/s
Aleforge Master 5000 MB/s
Aleforge Legendary 7000 MB/s
Nitrado 4000 MB/s
HostHavoc 4300 MB/s

Player Slots

Max Players Allowed In Your Server.

Apprentice

Unlimited

Master

Unlimited

Legendary

Unlimited

CPU Limits

How CPU Resources Are Capped Across Plan Tiers.

Apprentice

4 vCPU Cores

Master

Unlimited CPU

Legendary

Unlimited CPU

Storage Limits

How Much Storage Capacity Is Available Per Tier.

Apprentice

40 GB NVMe SSD

Master

60 GB NVMe SSD

Legendary

Unlimited Storage

User Cloud Backups

Number Of Backups You Can Create Per Server.

Apprentice

2

Master

4

Legendary

6

Locations

Worldwide Sites To House Your Game Server.

Apprentice

3 Locations

Master

7 Locations

Legendary

5 Locations

Technical Strength

AleForge Advantage: Lag-Free and Protected

Stop paying extra for basic defense. At AleForge, every game server includes enterprise-grade strong security protection and performance as standard.

Enterprise DDoS Defense

We stop malicious traffic up to 348 Tbps, proactively ensuring your community stays online and completely safe from all known attacks.

Lag-Free Gaming, Guaranteed

Smart routing gives you 10-30% faster routes, dramatically reducing ping and connection stability issues.

Game-Specific Security

Our custom firewall rules and panel updates help protect against common game exploits and server crashing attempts.

Included with Every Plan

This premium-level protection and performance package is integrated at no extra cost, unlike competitors who charge a premium.

Trusted By 50,000+ Gamers Worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about high-performance game server hosting, server management, DDoS protection, and game hosting features. Still need help? Our 24/7 expert support team is always ready to assist with reliable solutions.

Yes. Valheim has full crossplay across PlayStation, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Switch. Friends on any of those platforms can join the same AleForge dedicated server.
Your server is ready almost instantly. As soon as payment is processed, we deploy it and email you control panel login details so you and your friends can start playing.
Yes. Use Game Swap to switch to Valheim BepInEx, then install Thunderstore mods from Mod Manager in the panel. Vanilla servers stay available if your group is playing crossplay without mods.
Yes. The Blacksmith's Portal automatically backs up your server every 12 hours and keeps those backups for 5 days. You can also create a manual backup before a big update or world change.
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade resources from your AleForge Client Area at any time without losing world data or game progress.

Still have questions?

Need a guide for your next quest? Reach out to our friendly team and we will help you level up your server.

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Hosting Support & Resources

All Your Server Tools, All In One Place

Take control of your hosting. Access our setup guides, real-time status tracker, and expert knowledge base to keep your game servers running flawlessly.

Expert Setup Guides & Tutorials

Master your server with our extensive library of game server setup guides, mod installation tutorials, and troubleshooting steps.

General FAQ

Get instant answers to the most common questions about game server hosting, billing, configurations, and strong account security.

Live Server Status

Monitor real-time network performance, track server uptime, and stay informed on our latest hardware maintenance.

Advanced Hosting Control Panel

Take full control of your hosting environment. Monitor performance and manage resources effortlessly with our intuitive management tools.

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