{"id":18550,"date":"2026-02-11T15:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=18550"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:23:27","slug":"auto-update-solmask-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/auto-update-solmask-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Update Solmask Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Enable Auto Update on Your Soulmask Server<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your <strong>Soulmask<\/strong> server up to date is vital for preventing &#8220;incompatible version&#8221; errors and ensuring your tribal world has the latest features and security patches. By enabling the <strong>Auto Update<\/strong> feature, your GGServers instance will automatically check for, download, and apply the latest Steam updates every time the server starts. Follow the steps below to automate your maintenance process.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Access the Panel<\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.ggservers.com\/\">GGServers Control Panel<\/a> and select your Soulmask server. This dashboard is where you manage all automated tasks and startup behaviors.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Stop Your Server<\/h3>\n<p>To modify the startup instructions and enable the update sequence, you must first stop the server. Click the red <strong>Stop<\/strong> button on the main console and wait for the status to show &#8220;Offline&#8221; before proceeding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"Stop The Server\" class=\"wp-image-17502\" 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\">The server must be stopped to apply new startup instructions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Navigate to Server Settings<\/h3>\n<p>On the left-hand navigation sidebar, click on the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> button to open the configuration menu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Server Settings Button\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" 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\">Access Server Settings to reach the update toggles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Open General Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Within the Server Settings menu, select the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> tab. This section contains the core maintenance and execution rules for your Soulmask server.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"General Settings Menu\" class=\"wp-image-17496\" style=\"width:172px;height:auto\" 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\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Change the Setting That Will Auto Save<\/h3>\n<p>Locate the box labeled <strong>Auto Update<\/strong>. Toggle the switch to enable it. The GGServers panel features an <strong>automatic save<\/strong> function; your changes are recorded instantly. Once enabled, the server will trigger a SteamCMD update check every time you click the Start button.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Enabling Soulmask Auto Update\" class=\"wp-image-18572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24.png 412w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24-100x44.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enable this to automatically update the server on every start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: That is it!<\/h3>\n<p>Your server is now set to maintain itself! Return to the main dashboard and click <strong>Start<\/strong>. The console will display the update progress before launching the game, ensuring you are always running the latest version of Soulmask.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<p>Keep your tribe current with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/soulmask-server-hosting\">Soulmask server hosting at GGServers<\/a><\/strong>. Our intuitive panel and high-performance NVMe storage make updating your world fast and effortless!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon\"><strong>If your server fails to start after an update or you encounter version mismatch errors, please contact us at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">GGServers Support<\/a><strong>. Our team is available 24\/7 to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Enable Auto Update on Your Soulmask Server Keeping your Soulmask server up to date is vital for preventing &#8220;incompatible version&#8221; errors and ensuring your tribal world has the latest features and security patches. 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