How to fix Valheim server saying "missing world"

Fixing Issues with World Files in Valheim

If you accidentally deleted a world or want to upload/reupload a new world from an archive, it’s essential to ensure proper file permissions are set. If you encounter errors such as "missing /home/container/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/worlds_local/Dedicated.db," here’s how to fix it:

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Steps to Fix Missing World Files

1. Locate Your World Files

   • Open your server’s control panel and go to the File Manager tab.

   • Navigate to the directory where your world files are stored. Typically, these files are located in: /home/container/.config/unity3d/IronGate/Valheim/worlds_local/

2. Identify the Required Files

   • The key world files are:

     • Dedicated.db (World database)

     • Dedicated.fwl (World settings)

3. Set File Permissions

   • Right-click on each of these files (Dedicated.db and Dedicated.fwl) and select Set Permissions.

   • Set the permissions to 755 (read, write, and execute for the owner, and read and execute for others).

4. Restart Your Server

   • After adjusting the permissions, restart your server. The world should now load correctly without errors.