# Valheim > Create and start a headless Valheim server. > Note: Configure the server by editing a copy of the `start_server.sh` script. > More information: . - Start the server: `{{path/to/start_server.sh}}` - Stop the server gracefully: `` - Start the server using the provided Docker script: `{{path/to/docker_start_server.sh}} {{path/to/start_server.sh}}`