How To Change The Version Of Your Valheim Server

Do not want to stick with Valheim's current public build? You can change your server to another beta branch—here is the process.

Switching your server over to a different branch is super easy, but it requires a quick settings change in your panel. Let us get your server updated so you can start exploring the new content!

How to Switch to the Steam Beta Branch

To change your server version, we just need to update your Steam beta settings and run a quick reinstall to download the new files.

1. Log into your MintServers panel and click the Stop button. Always make sure your server is offline before making changes.
2. On the left-hand sidebar, click on the Game Settings tab.
3. Scroll down to find the Beta Branch variable box. Delete the word public and type in exactly: default-old. You can find a full list of available beta branches on the Valheim Dedicated Server SteamDB page.
4. Now, click on the Settings tab on the left sidebar.
5. Click the Reinstall Server button and confirm the prompt. Do not worry, this will not delete your world or saves—it just tells Steam to download the new test branch files!
6. Once the installation is complete, head back to the Console and hit Start.

How to Revert Back to the Stable Version

If the test branch is too buggy or you just want to go back to the normal live version of Valheim, the process is exactly the same, just in reverse.

• Stop your server and go back to the Startup tab.
• Change the Beta Branch box back to public.
• Go to Settings and click Reinstall Server again to pull the stable files.