Your Valheim server save is backed up automatically: the server backs up daily, on every restart, and keeps the last 3 days. Need an extra copy? Make a manual backup in the Backup Manager.
Automatic Valheim server save backups
Valheim automatically backs up daily, on every restart, and saves the last 3 days. You don't need to worry about automatic backups, but you can also do a manual backup from inside the Backup Manager button if needed.
Valheim itself also saves the world as you play: by default every 30 minutes, and when players sleep.
Make a manual backup
A manual backup is a good idea before big changes, such as installing mods, changing the world modifiers or changing the server version.
- Log in to the game panel and open your Valheim server.
- Press STOP, so no one changes the world during the backup.
- Press the Backup Manager button and make your manual backup.
- Press START.
Valheim save questions
Is my Valheim server save backed up automatically?
Yes. Your Valheim server backs up daily, on every restart, and keeps the last 3 days. You can make an extra manual backup from the Backup Manager button in the game panel at any time.
Does Valheim auto save?
Yes. Valheim saves the world every 30 minutes by default, and also when players sleep. The server's automatic backups come on top of that.
Can I upload my own world instead?
Yes. See How to upload your world saves from your computer or Xbox to your Valheim server. Make a manual backup first, so you can go back if needed.
Want your own Valheim server? See our Valheim server hosting plans.
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