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title: How to Update Your Factorio Server
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/factorio/how-to-update-your-factorio-server"
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published: "2024-10-31T07:37:14.000Z"
updated: "2024-10-31T07:37:14.000Z"
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# How to Update Your Factorio Server

Keeping your Factorio server updated ensures access to the latest features, stability improvements, and essential security patches. his guide will take you through the steps of updating your Factorio server, from preparing for the update to preserving your saved game files and configuring the settings for a smooth upgrade.

***Pro Tip:**** ****Before updating, create a backup of your server in the “Backups” tab of the Nodecraft Pro Panel. This way, you can restore your server if anything goes wrong.***

### Update Your Server Version

**Note:** We recommend fully stopping your game server before making any edits or configuration changes.

1. Log into the Nodecraft Pro Panel for your game server.
2. Navigate to the **One-Click Installer** on the left-hand side.
3. Select **Change Version**.  
  ![Where to update](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1846x706/8c34dfef68/one_click_factorio.png/m/1000x0/smart)
4. Choose the release version that you want to install. Typically, the latest stable release is recommended.
5. Use the **Archive Install **option** **to back up previous files and saves.  
  ![Updated install options](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1306x937/69ef89b534/update_factorio.png/m/1000x0/smart)

### Restore Your Saved Game (Optional)

If you want to keep your previous world and settings, follow these steps:

1. Once the installation is complete, go to the **Server Files **tab.
2. Locate the `_old_files` folder. This folder contains pre-update backups.  
  ![Location of factoiro files](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1848x369/021f5f7046/server_files.png/m/1000x0/smart)
3. Open the `_old_files` folder and select the most recent folder within it. This should contain your previous world data.
4. Locate the `worlds` folder and select it.
5. Select **Move** and move the `worlds` folder back to the **Main Folder **within the game files.  
  ![Location of the Worlds file](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1531x806/32b9828b8e/worlds_folder_factorio.png/m/1000x0/smart)
6. Confirm that the `worlds`folder is now in the **Main Folder**.  
  ![Moving Worlds to Main Folder](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/447x729/2401799d69/move_world_factorio.png/m/)

### Starting The Server

1. In the **Game Settings tab**, locate **World Settings**.
2. Confirm the world name matches the `.zip` file in the `worlds` folder.
3. Set **Server Start Mode** to **Run World When Server Starts** to automatically load your saved world.

  **Note:** If you encounter issues with loading your save, verify that the world file name precisely matches the configuration.
4. Start your Factorio server and enjoy the latest update in-game!

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### Additional Resources

If you’re interested in adding DLCs or mods, check out our comprehensive guide: [How to Set Up DLC and Mods on Your Factorio Server](https://nodecraft.com/support/games/factorio/managing-dlc-mods-on-your-factorio-server). For other Factorio guides and troubleshooting, visit our full guide library [here](https://nodecraft.com/support/games/factorio).