# How to Update Your Unturned Server (/docs/unturned/update-guide)



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

Unturned updates frequently. The game auto-updates on Steam for players, so your server needs to stay current for clients 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.

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  </Step>

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

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

  <Step>
    Reinstall [#reinstall]

    On the **Dashboard**, click **Reinstall Server**. This pulls the latest server files while preserving your world, config, and plugins.

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  </Step>

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

    Start from **Console**. Workshop mods and maps will also update automatically on startup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After Updating [#after-updating]

* **Check RocketMod plugins** — some plugins may need updates after major Unturned patches
* **Verify Workshop mods** — the server re-downloads Workshop content on start, but mod authors may need to update their mods
* **Test connection** — join from Steam to confirm

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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