How to Mod Your Valheim Server with BepInEx

Updated 10 June 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

BepInEx is the mod framework for Valheim servers. Install it through the control panel, then upload your plugin .dll files to the BepInEx/Plugins folder using the File Manager or FTP.

Steps

  1. Log into the Game Control Panel and navigate to your server.
  2. Click Stop to stop the server.
  3. Click the Non Workshop Mod icon in the control panel.
  4. Click the Install button next to the BepInEx option.
  5. Once installation completes, use the File Manager or an FTP client to upload your mod's .dll file to the BepInEx/Plugins/ folder on the server.
  6. Start the server.

Troubleshooting

If mods are not loading after uploading, confirm the .dll file is placed directly inside BepInEx/Plugins/ and not in a subfolder. Some mods require additional configuration files alongside the .dll. Check the mod's documentation on Thunderstore for any extra setup steps.