How To Switch Your Terraria Server Version - Terraria Guide

This guide covers how to switch between different versions of Terraria on your Terraria server, including switching to tModLoader for modded gameplay.

Switching Server Versions

Access the GhostCap Panel and Stop your Terraria server.
In the sidebar, go to Startup Parameters.
Under Version, find Server Type and select your desired version:
- Vanilla
- tModLoader (Required for mods)
Go to Console and Start your server.

Note

When switching server versions, your existing server will be archived to a folder named Backups.

Tip

If you're switching to tModLoader to use mods, check out our Install Mods guide to learn how to add mods to your server.