Update Mods on Your Valheim Server
Keep your Valheim server mods up to date using the panel Mod Manager and handle mod updates after Valheim game patches.
When Valheim receives a game update, you'll often need to update your mods to match. Outdated mods can cause crashes, connection failures, and version mismatch errors.
When to Update Mods
| Trigger | Why |
|---|---|
| Valheim received a game update | Mods may be incompatible with the new version |
| A mod releases a new version | Bug fixes, new features, compatibility |
| Players can't connect | Client/server mod versions out of sync |
| Server crashes on startup | Often caused by outdated mods |
Update via the Panel Mod Manager
Open the Mod Manager
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Mods in the sidebar.
Open the Installed Mods tab
Switch to the Installed Mods tab.
Look for updates
Mods that have a newer version show a blue Update button. Mods that are current show Up to date.
Update each mod
Click Update on each outdated mod and confirm the dialog. The new version downloads and replaces the old one.
Restart the server
Go to Console and restart for the updates to apply.
After a Valheim Game Update
When Valheim itself receives an update, follow this sequence:
Back up first
Go to Backups and save your current state. Mod incompatibilities can break worlds.
Update the server
Reinstall via Dashboard > Reinstall Server. See Update Server.
Check mod compatibility
Open Mods > Installed Mods. Some mods may show update buttons; others may need waiting for the author to release a fix.
Update what you can
Click Update on every mod that has a newer version available.
Disable broken mods
If a mod hasn't been updated yet for the new Valheim version, uninstall it temporarily until the author releases a compatible version. Running incompatible mods can corrupt worlds.
Warning: Running outdated mods after a game update can corrupt your world. Always back up before updating.
Notify Players About Updates
After updating mods, tell your players:
- Which mods were updated — so they can update their client copies
- Any new mods added — they need to subscribe and install
- Any removed mods — so they can clean up their client mod manager
- Configuration changes — if you tweaked any mod configs
Tip: Recommend players use r2modman to manage their client-side mods. It can sync from a profile code so everyone runs the same mod set.
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