adminlist.txt, permittedlist.txt, bannedlist.txt configures your Valheim server. This tool builds a valid file from a form, with live preview, copy, download and sensible starting values.
How to use the tool
Fill in the form fields (starting values are already sensible).
Check the live preview next to or below the form.
Click Download (or Copy) to get adminlist.txt, permittedlist.txt, bannedlist.txt.
Stop the server, back up the old file, put the new one in <savedir>/, then restart.
Good to know
Starting values come from official documentation or cross-checked sources; they may change with any game update. Re-check the generated file after a major update.
Always stop the server before editing its files (some games rewrite them on shutdown) and keep a copy of the old file.
One SteamID64 per line; lines starting with // are comments. This tool only validates SteamID64 values (17 digits starting with 7656119). -savedir folder (Linux default: ~/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim). Lists are read at startup; a non-empty permittedlist limits access to those players.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I put adminlist.txt, permittedlist.txt, bannedlist.txt?
- In <savedir>/, with the server stopped. Back up the old version before replacing it, then restart the server.
- Are my settings sent to a server?
- No. Everything is computed in your browser. Your settings are stored only in your browser's local storage and can be erased from the Data page.