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SavesCharactersOnStop
With this mod ServerCharacters will automatically save all connected characters when the server stops or restarts.
| Last updated | 3 hours ago |
| Total downloads | 9 |
| Total rating | 0 |
| Categories | Mods Server-side Client-side Utility AI Generated |
| Dependency string | IronLabs-SavesCharactersOnStop-1.0.2 |
| Dependants | 0 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.
Preferred version: 5.4.2333
Smoothbrain-ServerCharacters
Saves your character on the server, instead of your computer, to prevent you from messing with it.
Preferred version: 1.4.16README
SavesCharactersOnStop
With this mod ServerCharacters will automatically save all connected characters when the server stops or restarts.
Features
- Requests a profile save from every connected client.
- Waits for ServerCharacters to confirm each transfer.
- Processes up to four profile saves at a time.
- Disconnects saved players before shutdown.
- Performs the normal Valheim world save and exit afterward.
- Logs unconfirmed profiles and continues after a 90-second timeout.
- Intercepts a private dedicated-server exit request without a separate supervisor.
- Detects its private exit request immediately through filesystem notifications.
- Lets administrators restart a compatible systemd-managed server gracefully.
Commands
| Command | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|
restartserver |
Administrator | Saves characters and the world, then restarts the dedicated server. |
Valheim.exe Command Arguments Added
| Argument | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--disable-restart-command |
false |
Disables the restartserver command. |
Installation
Install ServerCharacters and this mod on the dedicated server and every client.
For restartserver to relaunch the dedicated server, configure its systemd service with:
[Service]
Restart=always
RestartSec=10
An explicit systemctl stop valheim.service still leaves the service stopped. See the full documentation for the complete service configuration.
| Client required | Server required |
|---|---|
| Yes | Yes |
Read the full documentation on GitHub.
Contact
Report bugs through GitHub Issues. For questions, feedback, and other discussions, use GitHub Discussions.
