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title: Reset a Valheim Server
description: Need a clean start for your Valheim server? This guide explains how to reset your server with a Fresh Install through the Nodecraft One-Click Installer, including what the process removes and why having a backup matters before wiping your files.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/valheim/reset-a-valheim-server"
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published: "2026-09-01T16:58:56.654Z"
updated: "2026-09-01T16:58:56.654Z"
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# Reset a Valheim Server

Need a clean start for your Valheim server? This guide explains how to reset your server with a Fresh Install through the Nodecraft One-Click Installer, including what the process removes and why having a backup matters before wiping your files.

In this guide we are going to cover how you can reset your Valheim server. You may find yourself with a server that is not working as intended and are unable to resolve the issue or you just want to have a fresh start.

## Resetting Your Server

1. Open your [Dashboard](https://app.nodecraft.com/dashboard)
2. Locate your Valheim  server and click on the **Panel **button.
3. Once on your Valheim panel, click on the **One-Click Installer. **
4. Once on the installer page, locate the **Official** version under **Valheim Official **and click on **Install**.

  ![The Valheim Official option displayed in the One-Click Installer catalog, with the Install button highlighted on the right side of the panel.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/2165x219/4bc5661435/valheim-official-install-button.png/m/1000x0/smart)
5. On the next page, under **Install Method** click on **Fresh Install**.
6. Then click on the **Install** button. At this point all the data on your server will be erased and cannot be recovered or restored without having a backup.

  ![The Valheim Official installation page showing the available install methods, with Fresh Install selected and the Install button highlighted near the bottom-left corner.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1339x557/1f8f9e5ba6/valheim-fresh-install-method.png/m/1000x0/smart)

## Conclusion

You have now reset your Valheim server. If you were resetting to try and troubleshoot an issue you can see if the issue is still present. If you were just wanting a fresh start, you can play your server as normal.