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HostnameConnect

Connect to dedicated Valheim servers using a hostname instead of IP address

Last updated 3 years ago
Total downloads 1618
Total rating 3 
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Dependency string mgway-HostnameConnect-1.0.1
Dependants 3 other packages depend on this package

This mod requires the following mods to function

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denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim

BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured and includes unstripped Unity DLLs.

Preferred version: 5.4.701

README

Hostname Connect Valheim Plugin

Features

  • Connect to dedicated servers using a hostname or IP address
  • The last hostname or IP address used is pre-populated in the connection panel

Pre-Requisites

This mod requires BepInEx. Follow the instructions here if you don't have it installed already: https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/denikson/BepInExPack_Valheim/

Installation (Easy)

https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/160?tab=files

  • Extract the archive into a folder. Do not extract into the game folder.
  • Move the contents of "plugins" folder into "<GameDirectory>\Bepinex\plugins"
  • Start the game and use hostnames

Build and Install

  • Copy requisite DLLs from the game install to the Libs directory. See README.md in that directory for details
  • Open solution in Visual Studio
  • Build
  • Copy bin/Release/ValheimHostnameConnect.dll to <GameDirectory>\Bepinex\plugins
    • This folder should already exist. If it doesn't, ensure that you installed BepInEx correctly