{"id":18865,"date":"2026-04-20T17:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18865"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:13:16","slug":"how-to-change-steam-beta-branch-id-windrose-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-change-steam-beta-branch-id-windrose-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change Steam Beta Branch ID Windrose server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to Change the Steam Beta Branch ID for Your Windrose Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Log in to your GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. Select the Windrose server you wish to modify from your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Stop the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

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The server must be offline to change the Steam update branch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Access Server Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the left-hand sidebar, click the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu contains the configuration categories required to adjust your Windrose instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Navigate to the Server Settings menu to reach configuration tabs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inside the Server Settings menu, select the General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section handles core technical variables, including branch IDs and update paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5: Change the Setting That Will Auto Save<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Locate the Steam Beta Branch ID<\/strong> 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<\/strong> function; your changes are recorded as soon as you finish typing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter the target Steam branch ID here to update your server version.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: You are Ready to Start!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your Windrose server will now boot up, connect to Steam, and download the files associated with your chosen branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you need help with Steam branch IDs or Windrose configuration, please contact us at our <\/strong>Support Portal<\/a>. We are available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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