How do I sync character progression across different Valheim servers?

In Valheim, character progression is tied to your character''s stats, inventory, and equipment, while world progression (such as structures, explored areas, and boss kills) is tied to the specific server or world you are playing on. This means that your character can move between different servers while retaining their skills, inventory, and equipment, but the world state will differ depending on the server. To sync character progression across different servers, you need to ensure your character is saved and can be loaded into any world.\n\nTo transfer your character to another server, first, exit the game to ensure your character data is saved. Your character data is stored locally on your computer, not on the server. This allows you to take your character to any server you join. When joining a new server, your character will bring all their inventory, skills, and equipment, but the world will be fresh unless it is a server you have played on before.\n\nFor example, if you have a character with high-level gear and skills from playing on a private server with friends, you can take that character to a public server or another friend''s server. However, the new server will not have the structures or boss progression from your original server. This is useful if you want to help friends in a new world or explore different biomes without starting from scratch.\n\nOne common challenge is managing inventory when moving between servers. If your character is carrying too many items, you may need to drop or store some before joining a new server. To avoid this, consider building a storage chest in your original world to keep excess items. For example, if you have a surplus of Black Metal from the Plains biome, store it in a chest before moving to a new server.\n\nAnother consideration is the compatibility of mods or custom server settings. If you are moving between servers with different mods or configurations, your character may encounter issues. Always ensure the servers you join have compatible settings to avoid losing items or experiencing glitches. For instance, if a server has a mod that changes item stats, your gear may not function as expected.\n\nTo sync progression effectively, communicate with the server host or community to understand the world state. If you are hosting a server, you can use tools like Valheim Plus or dedicated server software to manage world saves and backups. This ensures that your world data is preserved and can be shared with others if needed.\n\nFinally, remember that while your character can move freely between servers, world progression is server-specific. If you want to experience a fresh start in a new world, you can create a new character. However, for most players, transferring an existing character is the best way to maintain progression across different servers. Use this flexibility to explore new biomes, help friends, or tackle new challenges without losing your hard-earned skills and gear.\n\nPractical tips: Always back up your character data by locating the save files on your computer. These are typically found in the AppData folder under LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim. Additionally, consider using cloud storage or external drives to keep your character data safe. This ensures you can recover your character if anything goes wrong.