# How to Update or Change Your Factorio Server Version (/docs/factorio/game-version)



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

Updating [#updating]

1. Stop your server
2. In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), on the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**
3. Wait, then start

Version Matching [#version-matching]

Server and **all clients** must be on the **exact same version**. Don't mix Stable and Experimental branches.

After Updating [#after-updating]

* Check mod compatibility — some mods may break
* Saves from newer versions cannot be loaded on older versions

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/factorio/server-config)
* [Install Mods](/docs/factorio/mod-setup)