{"id":18139,"date":"2026-01-08T11:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18139"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:41:52","slug":"auto-update-pavlov-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/auto-update-pavlov-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Update Pavlov Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enable Auto-Updates for Your Pavlov VR Server<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your Pavlov VR server updated is essential for ensuring player compatibility and maintaining the latest security patches. Manually checking for updates can be time-consuming, but the GGServers panel offers a built-in auto-update feature that automates this process for you. Follow these steps to ensure your server always runs the latest version of Pavlov VR.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the GGServers Control Panel<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your account at the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a>. From your dashboard, select the Pavlov VR server instance you wish to configure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Before modifying automation settings, you must <strong>Stop<\/strong> your server. This ensures that the configuration changes are saved correctly and that the update manager can initialize properly upon the next bootup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stopping the Pavlov VR server in the panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png 121w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ensure the server is stopped before changing update settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the navigation sidebar on the left side of the panel. Click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> menu to expand your options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Finding the Server Settings button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png 274w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26-100x21.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click the Server Settings button in the sidebar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Within the server settings dropdown, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the primary maintenance and automation toggles for your server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Navigating to General Settings for Pavlov VR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png 172w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open the General Settings tab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Toggle Auto-Update Server<\/h3>\n<p>Look for the field labeled <strong>Auto-Update Server<\/strong>. Use the toggle switch to enable this feature. The GGServers panel uses an auto-save system, so your preferences will be applied instantly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"178\" class=\"wp-image-18147\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Enabling Pavlov VR Auto-Update\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28.png 405w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-28-100x44.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toggle the Auto-Update switch to keep your server current.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Restart Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>Return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. Your Pavlov VR server is now configured to automatically check for and install updates whenever a new version is released!<\/p>\n<p>If you encounter any issues with the update process or need technical assistance, please contact the GGServers support team at <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Enable Auto-Updates for Your Pavlov VR Server Keeping your Pavlov VR server updated is essential for ensuring player compatibility and maintaining the latest security patches. Manually checking for updates can be time-consuming, but the GGServers panel offers a built-in auto-update feature that automates this process for you. 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