How To Backup Valheim Server

Keeping your Valheim server backed up is one of those smart habits that saves headaches later. Things go wrong—mods glitch out, updates bug, or files get accidentally wiped. A good backup means you don’t lose hours of progress or a beautifully built base. The process is simple and doesn’t take much time.

Here’s what you’ll get out of it:

• Protection against crashes or file corruption

• A safety net when testing new mods or changes

• Easy recovery if something breaks unexpectedly

Think of it as insurance for your Viking world—quietly running in the background, ready if you need it.

Backing Up A Valheim Save

To backup a Valheim server:

• Login to control panel.

• Stop your server.

• Look for the "Backup" option.

• Click on "Create backup".

• Enter the name of your backup and then click on "start backup".

Done, the backup is being created. It usually takes a couple of minutes depending on the size of your server.

Restoring A Valheim Backup

To restore a Valheim save backup:

• Stop your server.

• Go to your files.

• Click on "Recycle bin".

• In this section, you will find all the deleted files.

• You can recycle one, several or all folders.

Done, the files were recycled again.

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Updated on: 01/07/2025