# How do I update my server?

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Go to the start menu and click on the settings cog button, this will open up Windows Settings.

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Click on Update & Security, this will then take you to the updates screen.

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Click check for updates. Note that this step can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours. Please be patient with it.&#x20;

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Windows update will then prompt you to restart the server, don't shut the server off, just click restart.&#x20;

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Please note that once you restart and install updates, you will not be able to connect right away as it will take some time for Windows to install all of the updates.&#x20;
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