Terraria

Update your Terraria Server

Caner Jan 28, 2026 Updated Feb 1, 2026

If you would like to update your Terraria servers, you can follow this article, which guides you step-by-step on updating your server.

Step-by-step process

  1. Stop the Server and Archive the "Saves"-folder
Backup your Worlds
Danger
Do not skip this step! You will lose all your progress!
  1. Save the Archive created: this is a back-up of your world(s).
  2. Delete all the Files (including your Worlds, as you have them downloaded and backed up in your computer by this point)
  3. Go to the Startup-tab
  4. Set "Version" to the version you would like to have (such as 1.4.5)
Set Terraria Server Version
  1. Press "Reinstall" in the Settings-tab and wait for the server to be reinstalled with the newer version
Reinstall Server
  1. Re-upload your Saves-folder and Start your server. Your server is now updated.

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