{"id":18866,"date":"2026-04-20T17:12:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=18866"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:12:37","slug":"how-to-changesteam-beta-branch-password-windrose-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-changesteam-beta-branch-password-windrose-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to changeSteam Beta Branch Password Windrose server"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

If you are accessing a private or protected experimental build for Windrose<\/strong>, you will need to provide a Steam Beta Branch Password<\/strong>. Correctly configuring this credential ensures Entity Clarity<\/strong> during the update process and allows your server to pull restricted files from Steam. Follow this standard GGServers<\/strong> workflow to update your branch security.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

To ensure that the authentication credentials are applied during the next update cycle without conflict, you must first click the red Stop<\/strong> button. Wait for the status to show as Offline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Stop\n
The server must be offline to modify Steam authentication settings.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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

On the left-hand sidebar, click on the Server Settings<\/strong> button. This menu provides access to the configuration categories for your Windrose environment.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

\"General<\/figure>\n

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

Locate the field labeled Steam Beta Branch Password<\/strong>. Enter the password required for your specific branch. The GGServers panel features an automatic save<\/strong> function; your credentials are updated the moment you finish typing.<\/p>\n

\"Change\n
Input the private branch password here to authorize Steam updates.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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

Return to the main dashboard and click Start<\/strong>. Your Windrose server will now boot up and use the provided password to authenticate with Steam for the selected branch.<\/p>\n

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