How to add an Xbox/Gamepass user as admin on a Valheim server


Summary
Valheim is a procedurally generated open-world survival game developed by Iron Gate Studios. Valheim is available on multiple platforms, including Steam and Xbox, and allows users to play with each other cross-platform. Players can add admins to a Valheim server no matter the platform they play on and can use admin commands with a few extra steps.

How to Add and Remove Xbox/Gamepass Admins on a Valheim Server

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.

2. The server must have Crossplay Enabled first for Xbox/Gamepass users to join.


3. After the Xbox User joins, look in the Console for a line similar to the following:
04/17/2023 12:23:12: PlayFab socket with remote ID playfab/4DF3F393E8685110 received local Platform ID Xbox_2535416401464117

4. Copy the XboxID from the console (Xbox_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX).


5. Stop the server.


6. Go to the Files tab.


7. Find the following directory: /home/container/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim .


8. Open the adminlist.txt file. 


9. Paste the XboxID (per line) and click Save File.


10. Start the server.


How to Enable the in-game Console on Xbox/Gamepass
1. Navigate to where the game is installed. The default path is C:\XboxGames\Valheim\Content\ .


2. Find the valheim.exe file.


3. Right-click on the file and choose the Create Shortcut option.


4. Right-click on the shortcut and click on Properties.


5. Find the Target option in the Shortcut tab.


6. Add -console to the end of the line. Make sure there is a space between valheime.exe and -console.


7. Choose the Okay button.


8. Launch the game using the shortcut. To open the console, press F5.


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