# How to Update Your Minecraft Bedrock Server (/docs/minecraft-bedrock/update-guide)



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Bedrock Dedicated Server does **not** auto-update. When Mojang releases a new version, you need to update manually. Since player clients auto-update on most platforms, updating quickly prevents connection issues.

Update via Version Changer (Recommended) [#update-via-version-changer-recommended]

<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.

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  </Step>

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

    Stop from **Console**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Version Changer [#open-version-changer]

    Click **Version Changer** in the sidebar. Select the latest version from the list.

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  </Step>

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

    Start from **Console**. Your world and settings are preserved — only the server binary is updated.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Update via Reinstall (Alternative) [#update-via-reinstall-alternative]

If Version Changer isn't available or isn't showing the latest version:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Create a backup [#create-a-backup-1]

    Go to **Backups** and back up your server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server-1]

    Stop from **Console**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, scroll down to the **Reinstall Server** widget and click **Reinstall Server**. Confirm the action.

    This replaces the server files with a fresh install of the latest version. Your `worlds/` folder, `server.properties`, `permissions.json`, and `allowlist.json` are preserved.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the server [#start-the-server-1]

    Start from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> **Reinstall** replaces server binaries but keeps world data and config files. It's safe for updating, but always back up first.

After Updating [#after-updating]

* **Verify the version** — check the first few lines of console output. It shows the BDS version on startup
* **Test connection** — join from a client to make sure versions match
* **Check addons** — behavior packs and resource packs may need updating if they use APIs from a specific version. Enable `content-log-file-enabled=true` in server.properties to see addon errors

Staying Informed About Updates [#staying-informed-about-updates]

Mojang announces Bedrock releases on:

* [minecraft.net/en-us/changelog](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/changelog)
* The Minecraft subreddit (r/Minecraft)
* The official Minecraft Discord

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Change Server Version](/docs/minecraft-bedrock/change-server-version)
* [Server Properties Reference](/docs/minecraft-bedrock/server-properties)