Startup & first launch
This guide covers startup & first launch for a Frags4u-managed Valheim dedicated server. It is written for the Frags4u managed environment, so the server identity, allocated resources and network values shown in the Panel take priority over defaults copied from a generic self-hosting guide.
Valheim operational notes • Installation / server files: Frags4u installs the Valheim dedicated server with SteamCMD application 896660. • Startup: The managed Linux server starts valheim_server.x86_64 with the configured server name, world, password and Frags4u network/resource values. • Networking: Valheim uses multiple UDP ports as part of normal dedicated-server networking. Use the exact Frags4u-assigned pair rather than another host's defaults.
Recommended checks
- Open My Servers and confirm the server is not still installing/updating.
- Start it once, then read the newest console/log output for a real ready marker or first failure.
- Confirm the address/ports shown in the Panel before using defaults from an external guide.
- If it still will not become healthy, open a Technical ticket against this exact server so evidence is correctly targeted.
When to stop changing things If the failure persists after one controlled test, avoid repeated restarts, broad file deletion or unrelated configuration changes. Preserve the newest evidence. A clean process start, a listening game endpoint and a successful client connection are separate signals; record which one is failing.
What to send Support Include the affected server, approximate failure time, exact error text, the last change made and whether the problem affects startup, connectivity, performance, updates or mods. Technical tickets remain bound to the selected game server so staff and AI Support can inspect the correct managed context rather than guessing.
Backups and recovery Before destructive maintenance, keep a verified recovery point. For Valheim, the persistent save/world and configuration areas described above should be treated separately from replaceable base-game assets. Do not use a wipe, reinstall or deletion of runtime files as a first troubleshooting step.
Frags4u AI Support safety boundary AI Support can only use approved typed support actions inside the customer's server boundary. It has no root, sudo, general shell, SSH or node-administration access. Any bounded repair requires customer consent, creates a protected snapshot first, remains limited by the existing remediation policy, and is followed by restart/post-repair verification where a restart is required.