# How to Update Your 7 Days to Die Server (/docs/7-days-to-die/update)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Update the Server [#update-the-server]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Back up first [#back-up-first]

    Go to **Backups** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and create a backup. Major updates can break existing saves.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    Go to **Console** and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This pulls the latest version while preserving your world saves and config.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start and verify [#start-and-verify]

    Start from **Console**. Run the `version` command to confirm the new version and check loaded mods.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Before You Update [#before-you-update]

* **Check mod compatibility** — mods may not work on the new version
* **Notify players** — everyone must update their game client to match
* Major updates (e.g., Alpha 21 → 1.0) often break existing saves

Pin to a Specific Version [#pin-to-a-specific-version]

If you need to stay on a version for mod compatibility, see [Game Version](/docs/7-days-to-die/game-version).

> World saves are generally **not backward compatible**. Don't downgrade after playing on a newer version.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Game Version](/docs/7-days-to-die/game-version)
* [Backup & Restore](/docs/7-days-to-die/backup-restore)
* [Mod Installation](/docs/7-days-to-die/mod-setup)