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How to change Steam Beta Branch ID Windrose server

How to Change the Steam Beta Branch ID for Your Windrose Server

Updating your Steam Beta Branch ID allows you to access experimental builds and pre-release features for Windrose. Managing these branches effectively is crucial for Entity Clarity when testing new content with your community. Follow this standard GGServers workflow to modify your server’s update branch.

Step 1: Access the Panel

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel. Select the Windrose server you wish to modify from your dashboard.

Step 2: Stop the Server

To ensure the server pulls the correct files from the specific Steam branch without data corruption, you must first click the red Stop button. Wait until the status confirms the server is Offline.

Stop The Server
The server must be offline to change the Steam update branch.

Step 3: Access Server Settings

On the left-hand sidebar, click the Server Settings button. This menu contains the configuration categories required to adjust your Windrose instance.

Server Settings Button
Navigate to the Server Settings menu to reach configuration tabs.

Step 4: Open General Settings

Inside the Server Settings menu, select the General Settings tab. This section handles core technical variables, including branch IDs and update paths.

General Settings Menu

Step 5: Change the Setting That Will Auto Save

Locate the Steam Beta Branch ID field. Enter the name or ID of the specific branch you wish to use (e.g., “public”, “beta”, or a private branch name). The GGServers panel features an automatic save function; your changes are recorded as soon as you finish typing.

Change Steam Beta Branch ID
Enter the target Steam branch ID here to update your server version.

Step 6: You are Ready to Start!

Return to the main dashboard and click Start. Your Windrose server will now boot up, connect to Steam, and download the files associated with your chosen branch.


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Updated on April 20, 2026
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