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How do I update Valheim for a new release?

How do I update my Valheim Server from HostEZ?

If you are using a Valheim Vanilla, and your server is set to auto update, simply press the server Restart button.

If you are using Valheim+, you can attempt to pull the latest version of Valheim by pressing the server Restart button. If this method does not work, you will need to go to Settings > Reinstall Server. Warning: using the reinstall function will result in your V+ plugins being lost. You will need to re-add your V+ plugins and configuration once it has been reinstalled successfully. Note that, due to potential compatibility issues, Valheim+ may not be compatible with a new update for some time until an update is provided by the V+ developer team.

If you are using uMod, you can attempt to pull the latest version of Valheim by pressing the server Restart button. If this method does not work, you will need to go to Settings > Reinstall Server. Warning: using the reinstall function will result in your uMod plugins being lost. You will need to re-add your uMod plugins and configuration once it has been reinstalled successfully. Note that, due to potential compatibility issues, uMod may not be compatible with Hearth and Home for some time until an update is provided by the uMod developer team.

What will happen to my existing Valheim World File?

New creatures/items/entities from the update will appear in unexplored areas of your existing world file. According to the developers, "unexplored" means that the part of the world is not only not explored on the map, but also not physically visited by a character from the game.

For HostEZ customers, we advise all clients to back up their world files and/or download them before conducting a server update. These are the .db and .fwl files found in your File Manager in the HostEZ Control Panel. If you need any assistance with this, customers should please contact us at [email protected] and we will be glad to assist you.

Will my world file be deleted during an update?

In most cases, your world file will not be deleted or overwritten during an update process. However, we strongly advise all customers to back up and download your world files prior to updating your Valheim Server.

How do I wipe my world and/or generate a new world?

Please click here for instructions on how to generate a new world or wipe your world.

What happens if my world file will not load or has an error?

While HostEZ will take every measure necessary to recover your Valheim world files, the your Valheim world files may not be fully compatible with a prior version. Please be sure to back up your world files to your local machine, or contact us for assistance.

Will bepinex, uMod or Valheim+ Plus work after a Valheim update?

We anticipate that bepinex, uMod and Valheim+ will continue to run, but will likely experience issues. Please contact the support/development team of your mod to obtain more information.

How can customers contact HostEZ support regarding Valheim servers?

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