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Server Update Loop or Restart Loop

Tags: updates, restarts, troubleshooting, server

Update loops usually come from automation scripts re-running SteamCMD or a server failing health checks. Stabilize the update process first.

Check your automation

• Disable auto-update scripts temporarily.
• Confirm SteamCMD exits cleanly without errors.
• Ensure the server start command is correct and not duplicated.

Common causes

Cause	Fix
SteamCMD update fails	Fix disk space and permissions before restarting.
Health check too strict	Increase startup wait time before restart.
Crash on boot	Start vanilla and review logs.

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