# How to Update Your Soulmask Server (/docs/soulmask/update-guide)



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

Soulmask receives frequent updates. Players must be on the same version as the server to connect.

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

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Backups** and create a backup. Soulmask updates can occasionally change save formats.

    {/* Screenshot needed: Backups page */}
  </Step>

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

    Stop from **Console**. **Never force-close** — always use the Stop button to ensure the world saves properly.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This pulls the latest server files while preserving your world data (`world.db`) and configuration.

    {/* Screenshot needed: Dashboard with Reinstall Server widget */}
  </Step>

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

    Start from **Console**. Check the startup log for the version number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After Updating [#after-updating]

* **Check `GameXishu.json`** — new updates may add settings. Review the [server configuration guide](/docs/soulmask/server-config) for any new options
* **Test mods** — Workshop mods may need updating after a game patch. Check the mod Workshop pages for compatibility notes
* **Verify connection** — join from Steam to confirm versions match

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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