# How to Update Your Abiotic Factor Server (/docs/abiotic-factor/update)



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

Update the Server [#update-the-server]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop your server from **Console** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. Wait for the update to complete.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Important [#important]

* Client and server **must be the same version** — version mismatch is the #1 reason players can't connect after a game update
* World saves are preserved during updates
* If players report "version mismatch", update the server first

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Join Your Server](/docs/abiotic-factor/join-server)
* [Server Settings Reference](/docs/abiotic-factor/sandbox-settings)