# How to Keep Your CS2 Server Updated Automatically (/docs/counter-strike-2/auto-update)



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

Manual Update [#manual-update]

<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, then start.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Auto-Update on Restart [#auto-update-on-restart]

XGamingServer typically auto-updates CS2 on each server restart if configured in **Startup** settings.

Important [#important]

* CS2 updates frequently — keeping the server updated is critical
* Version mismatches prevent players from connecting
* After updates, check that plugins still work (Metamod/CounterStrikeSharp may need updating)

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/counter-strike-2/server-config)
* [Install Plugins](/docs/counter-strike-2/plugin-setup)