# How to Update Your Arma Reforger Server (/docs/arma-reforger/update-guide)





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Bohemia Interactive releases regular updates for Arma Reforger. Players auto-update on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, so your server needs to stay current or version mismatch will block connections.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Create a backup [#create-a-backup]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and create a backup before updating. Major updates can occasionally affect mods or save data.

        <img alt="Backups page" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

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

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

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This pulls the latest server files from Steam while preserving your `config.json`, save data, and mod list.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the server [#start-the-server]

    Start from **Console**. Workshop mods auto-update on startup. Check the console output for the version number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After Updating [#after-updating]

* **All players must update** — Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation auto-update, but if a player is behind, they can't join
* **Workshop mods auto-update** — but mod authors may need to push compatibility updates after major patches
* **Check `config.json` for new settings** — major updates sometimes add new fields. Compare against the [config reference](/docs/arma-reforger/server-config-reference)
* **Test connection** — join from your client to confirm versions match

Version Mismatch [#version-mismatch]

If players see "Version mismatch" after a Reforger update:

1. Reinstall the server (above)
2. Restart and check the version in **Console**
3. Player should re-launch their game to confirm Steam/console has updated

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/arma-reforger/server-config)
* [Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/arma-reforger/wipe-reinstall)
* [Troubleshooting](/docs/arma-reforger/troubleshooting)