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Valheim Server Hosting That Wakes When You Play

Your Viking world, always ready. Automatic backups, Smart Sleep technology, and 50-70% savings vs 24/7 hosting.

5 hours free — no credit card required
Start Free — 5 Hours Included
🛡️ Daily Backups ⚡ 60-Second Wake 🇸🇪 Helsinki Datacenter 🎮 Crossplay Ready

How Hours Work

1 hour = your server running for 1 hour.

If 4 friends play together for 3 hours, that's 3 hours used — not 12.

When everyone leaves, the server sleeps and stops counting hours.

Smart Pricing for Actual Gamers

No flat fees, no wasted months — only pay for the hours you play.

Plan What It's For Price Hours
Casual Weekend warriors 49 kr/mo 20 hrs
Regular Weekly crews 99 kr/mo 50 hrs
Hardcore Active groups 249 kr/mo 150 hrs
Unlimited Always-on 399 kr/mo Unlimited

Extra hours? Just 10 kr per hour. You never overpay.

Example: A Valheim group of 4 playing 2 nights a week (~16-20 hrs) fits perfectly in Casual.

Save Compared to Traditional Hosting

Traditional 24/7 hosting ~150 kr/month Pay for 720 hours, use maybe 20
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NordHost Smart Sleep 49 kr/month Pay only for hours played

Perfect for casual gaming groups who don't need 24/7 uptime.

Why Host Valheim with Us?

⚡ Smart Sleep

Server sleeps when empty, wakes in under 60 seconds when you connect. Stop paying for idle time.

🛡️ Daily Backups

Automatic backups to secure offsite storage. Your world is protected.

🌎 Helsinki Datacenter

Low latency for Nordic players. Swedish company, EU data.

🎮 Crossplay Ready

Works with Steam and Xbox Game Pass players together.

🛡️ Automatic Daily Backups

Your 200-hour Viking world is safe with us.

Server Specifications

Recommended Plan

cpx21 (2 vCPU, 4GB RAM)

Max Players

Up to 10

Game Ports

2456-2457

Location

Helsinki, Finland

How Smart Sleep Works for Valheim

1

Play with Friends

Explore, build, and fight together. Server runs at full performance.

2

Everyone Logs Off

After 15 minutes of inactivity, your world is saved and server sleeps.

3

Ready When You Are

Connect again anytime. Server wakes in under 60 seconds automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do hours work?

1 hour equals your server running for 1 hour, regardless of player count. If 4 friends play for 3 hours, that's 3 hours used — not 12. When everyone leaves, the server sleeps and stops counting.

Are my Valheim worlds backed up?

Yes! NordHost automatically backs up your world every day your server is active. We keep 7 days of backups on secure offsite storage. If you need a restore, contact support and we'll have your world back in minutes.

How do I connect to my Valheim server?

After creating your server, you'll receive an IP address and port. In Valheim, click "Join Game", then "Join IP" and enter your server details. The first connection may take up to 60 seconds while the server wakes up.

Can my friends join from anywhere?

Yes! Your server has a public IP address. Friends can join from anywhere in the world. We recommend players in the Nordic region for the best latency, but the server works globally.

What happens to my world when the server sleeps?

Your world is automatically saved before the server enters sleep mode. All your builds, items, and progress are preserved. When the server wakes up, everything is exactly as you left it.

How long does it take for the server to wake up?

Typically under 60 seconds. When you attempt to connect, our system detects the incoming connection and automatically starts your server. You'll be in-game within a minute.

Play with your friends — pay only when you're online

Stop wasting money on servers that sit empty 95% of the time.

Start Free — 5 Hours Included

No credit card required