# How to Update Your Icarus Server (/docs/icarus/update-guide)



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

When Icarus receives a game update, **all players must be on the same version as the server** to connect. Update the server promptly after a patch.

Update the Server [#update-the-server]

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

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Console** and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This pulls the latest version from Steam (app ID `2089300`).
  </Step>

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

    Start from **Console**. Your prospects and saves are preserved — only the server binaries are updated.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> All players must update their Icarus client (via Steam) to the matching version before they can reconnect.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/icarus/server-config)
* [Wipe & Reinstall](/docs/icarus/wipe-reinstall)