# How to Update Your Vein Server (/docs/vein/update-guide)



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

Vein is in Early Access and receives frequent updates. The server must match the client version for players to connect.

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 `2131400`). Your save files and configs are preserved.
  </Step>

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

    Start from **Console**. All players must update their Vein client to the matching version.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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