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Add savegame ​

Prerequisites ​

  • Access to the server folder (either via an SFTP connection or direct access to the server files)
    • You can find the SFTP access data in the overview of your game server.

Steps ​

  1. Discover your local and server files
    • On the left you see your local files, on the right the files of your server.

2nd Start and enter your Valheim server first * This is necessary to create the required folder structure for savegames.

  1. Find local Valheim savegame data

    • Search for the .fwl and .db files in C:\Users\Username\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim.
  2. Transfer the savegame data to the server

    • Connect to your server via SFTP and navigate to the folder .config\unity3d\IronGate\Valheim\worlds_local.
    • Drag your local savegame files into this folder or use the upload function.
  3. Change the world name in the server

    • Go to the basic settings of your server and change the world name from "world" to the name of your uploaded savegame files (without file extensions).
  4. Restart the server

    • Restart the server and check that your world is loading correctly.

Now you can enjoy your Valheim world! With these steps you should be able to successfully transfer your Valheim world to your Valheim server. ​