# How to Update Your Windrose Server (/docs/windrose/update-server)



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

Windrose is in Early Access and receives regular updates. Keeping your server version in sync with the game client is required — players on a newer client version cannot connect to an older server.

Update via XGamingServer Panel [#update-via-xgamingserver-panel]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop your server from the **Dashboard**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Reinstall Server** (your world saves are preserved).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Wait for the update to complete, then start your server.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> Your world data in `R5/Saved/SaveProfiles/Default/RocksDB/` is not affected by reinstalls. Only the server binary and engine files are updated.

After Updating [#after-updating]

* All players must update their Windrose game client to the same version before connecting
* Check the [Windrose Steam news page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/) for patch notes — some updates may reset certain config fields
* Back up your `RocksDB/` folder before major updates as a precaution

Updating a Self-Hosted Server [#updating-a-self-hosted-server]

If you're running the Windrose Dedicated Server outside of XGamingServer:

1. Open Steam → **Library → Tools**
2. Find **Windrose Dedicated Server** and let Steam update it
3. Stop your server before running the update

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/windrose/server-config)
* [Reset Your Server](/docs/windrose/reset-server)