How to Setup Valheim Beta Branch on CloudNord

Introduction

The Valheim beta branch lets you test upcoming updates before they are released to the public. This is useful for trying new features, testing mod compatibility, or preparing your players for upcoming changes. This guide explains how to enable the Valheim beta branch on your CloudNord-hosted Valheim server using the CloudNord Game Panel.

Step 1: Log into CloudNord Game Panel

1. Open your your server on the Game Panel.
2. Log in with your CloudNord account credentials.
3. Open your Valheim server from the server list.

Step 2: Access Beta Branch Settings

1. Navigate to the Startup tab in the control panel.
2. Locate the fields labelled Beta Branch and Beta Password (these may be named similarly depending on panel version).

Step 3: Enter Beta Branch Information

To enable a beta branch:

• In the Beta Branch field, enter the branch name you wish to use. For the Public Test Branch (PTB), use:
  public-test
• In the Beta Password field, enter the required access code if the branch requires one. For the Public Test Branch, the commonly used password is:
  yesimadebackups
• Click Save Changes to apply the settings.

Step 4: Restart the Server

1. Go to the Console or Server Control tab in the panel.
2. Click Stop to shut down the server.
3. Once stopped, click Start to boot the server with the new beta branch settings applied.

Step 5: Enable Beta Branch on Your Valheim Client

Players must set their Valheim client to the same beta branch to join your updated server. To enable the branch in Steam:

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click Valheim and select Properties.
3. Go to the Betas tab.
4. If the branch is password-protected, enter the access code and click Check Code.
5. Enter the branch name (for example, public-test) in the appropriate field if required and/or select it from the dropdown.
6. Wait for Steam to download the beta version, then launch the game and connect to the server.

Step 6: Verify the Beta Branch

• Watch the server Console logs to confirm SteamCMD is downloading the correct beta update.
• Join the server with a Valheim client set to the same beta branch.
• Verify gameplay, mods, and server functionality to confirm everything works as expected.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: My server isn’t updating to the beta branch. What should I do?

• Double-check that the Beta Branch name is entered exactly as required.
• If a password is required, make sure the Beta Password is correct.
• Restart the server again to ensure the settings take effect.
• Check the Console logs (SteamCMD output) for any errors or failure messages.

Q: Players can't join my server after enabling a beta branch.

• Confirm that all players are set to the same beta branch in their Valheim client via Steam.
• If your server uses mods, ensure the mods are compatible with the beta version.
• Check server and client mod lists and versions; mismatched mods are a common cause of connection failures.

Conclusion

Enabling the Valheim beta branch on your CloudNord-hosted server lets you test incoming updates before they go live. If you encounter problems or need assistance, please contact CloudNord Support through your customer area or open a support ticket in the control panel. Happy testing — and happy gaming!