# How to Update Your Core Keeper Server (/docs/core-keeper/update-guide)



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

Updating [#updating]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop your server from **Console**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), on the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Wait for the update to finish.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Auto-update is typically enabled by default — restarting the server applies pending updates.

Important [#important]

* Client and server **must be the same version** — version mismatch is the most common connection failure
* The Game ID in `GameID.txt` may change after updates — share the new one with players

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/core-keeper/server-config)
* [How to Join](/docs/core-keeper/join-server)