Valheim
Best Valheim server hosting in 2026 - Comparison of 9 offers
Valheim is a cooperative Viking survival game that's best enjoyed on a dedicated server. HostMyGame compares hand-picked plans from the most reliable hosting providers to help you find the best value for money.
Starting price
4.99 € / month
Offers compared
9
Mods supported
Yes
Updated
10/15/2026
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Valheim Skeleton
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Valheim
OptiNAS
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓Environ 6 joueurs
- ✓Minimum : 2 vCPU et 4 Go de RAM
- ✓Conseillé : 2 vCPU et 4 Go de RAM
- ✓Plugins et mods possibles selon le jeu
- +2 more features
Valheim Skeleton Extrême
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Valheim Golem
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Valheim — 6 Go
WinterNode
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓6 Go de RAM au minimum
- ✓CPU sans limite fixe, sous politique d'usage raisonnable
- ✓Stockage NVMe sans limite fixe, extension sur demande
- ✓Sauvegardes automatiques toutes les 12 heures
- +2 more features
Valheim
Shockbyte
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓4GB RAM
- ✓Protection DDoS
- ✓Support 24/7
- ✓Unlimited storage
Valheim Golem Extrême
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Valheim Yagluth
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Valheim Yagluth Extrême
Hosterfy
Specifications
Compatible games
Features
- ✓DDoS Protection
- ✓100% Français
- ✓Slot illimité
Quick answer
What is the best host for a Valheim server?
For a Valheim server in 2026, Hosterfy is the top choice — dedicated plans from €4.99/month with 8 GB of RAM and unlimited player slots, 100% French hosting. Shockbyte offers 4 GB from €12.80/month for 10 players. 8 GB is enough for a vanilla group.
Why choose a dedicated host for your Valheim server?
In Valheim, the world only generates when a player is connected locally. A hosted server keeps the world running continuously and lets players log in at different times, without the lag spikes of a home connection.
How to choose your Valheim host: essential criteria
Recommended RAM based on your usage
| Configuration | Players | Recommended RAM | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Viking crew | 2 to 10 players | 8 GB | €5–13/month |
| Larger group with mods | 10 to 20 players | 8 to 12 GB | €10–18/month |
| Modded community server | 20 to 30 players | 12 to 16 GB | €15–25/month |
| Public server / large community | 30 players and up | 16 to 24 GB | €25–50/month |
Location and latency
Hosterfy hosts its Valheim servers in France with pings under 20ms. Its plans — Skeleton (8 GB DDR4, €4.99/month), Skeleton Extrême (8 GB DDR5, €6.99/month), Golem (12 GB DDR4, €9.99/month), and Yagluth (24 GB DDR4, €14.99/month) — all include unlimited slots. Shockbyte has nodes in Europe.
Control panel
Hosterfy offers four dedicated Valheim tiers with unlimited slots, fully French management, and DDoS protection. Shockbyte includes BepInEx mod support and unlimited storage. FTP access is recommended on both hosts to manage config files and BepInEx mods.
English support
Hosterfy is the best choice for French-speaking support on Valheim, with dedicated plans and unlimited slots. Shockbyte has comprehensive English Valheim documentation with 24/7 support. These are the only two providers in the comparison offering Valheim.
Frequently asked questions
Valheim guides
Our tutorials and guides to set up and optimize your Valheim server.
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See guideValheim crossplay server: setup and joining
Enable Valheim crossplay, find the join code and separate PlayFab connection problems from ports, versions and mod compatibility.
See guideValheim 1.0: update a server and keep your existing world
Prepare a Valheim 1.0 server update, protect your old world and check Deep North, mods and rollback before reopening to players.
See guideUpload and restore a Valheim world on a dedicated server
Move a local or cloud Valheim world to hosting, select matching .db and .fwl files and restore a consistent backup after an incident.
See guideValheim server not showing up or refusing connections
Diagnose a missing Valheim server by checking startup, game versions, Steam versus crossplay mode and the correct network connection.
See guideInstall Valheim dedicated server mods with BepInEx
Prepare a modded Valheim server, check BepInEx and client compatibility and keep a recoverable world before updating the game or plugins.
See guideValheim world modifiers: raids, resources and portals
Configure Valheim server world modifiers, understand preset ordering and verify raid, resource and portal rules without resetting the world.
See guideValheim admin permissions, allowlist and moderation
Add a Valheim administrator with the correct platform ID, configure the player allowlist and verify moderation privileges on your server.
See guideValheim server lag: bases, latency and desynchronization
Separate Valheim FPS drops, network delays and server load before changing your world, installed mods or hosting plan.
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