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# How do I restart my server?

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Step 1. Click on the Windows button.&#x20;

Step 2. Click Restart/Reboot

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You will be prompted with a menu to choose the reason for the restart. We just choose Application Maintenance (Planned) usually. It doesn't matter which you plan as this is just for logging purposes.

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You will then be asked to Continue to confirm the restart. Once you click it, the server will restart.\
The server will be back online within 20-30 seconds and you'll be able to connect again.&#x20;

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