Change Game Version on Your 7DTD Server

Sometimes you need to run a specific version — for mod compatibility, to match your players, or to avoid a buggy update.

Changing Version via Startup

1. Log in to the XGamingServer Panel
2. Stop your server
3. Click Startup in the sidebar
4. Look for a Beta Branch or Version field
5. Enter the branch name (e.g., a21.2, latest_experimental)
6. Reinstall or restart to apply

Common Beta Branches

📝 Note: Available branches change over time. Check Steam's Beta tab for the current list.

Important Warnings

• Always back up your world save before changing versions
• World saves are generally not backward compatible — downgrading after playing on a newer version may corrupt the save
• All players must run the same version as the server
• If you're using mods, check that they support the target version before switching

Preventing Auto-Updates

If your hosting panel has auto-update features, disable them when pinned to a specific version to prevent unwanted upgrades.

Related Guides

• Update Your Server
• Mod Installation
• Server Configuration