Changing the world that your Valheim Server loads

The Valheim World field tells the server which world save to load. The value must match the world file name you want to use, without adding a file extension.

1. Take a backup first if the current world matters.
2. Open your Valheim server in the control panel.
3. Click Configuration Files.
4. Open server.bat with Config Editor.
5. Change World to the world name you want the server to load.

   

6. Click Save & Exit, then restart the server.

If the world name does not match an uploaded save, Valheim can generate a new world with that name. Check the save files before restarting if you are trying to load an existing world.

Before changing settings

Create a backup before changing world, map, security, or gameplay settings on an active Valheim server. Some settings only apply after a restart, and some only affect newly generated worlds.

Verify the change

After saving, restart the server and check the console for errors. Join the server or ask a player to test the changed behaviour before making further edits.