# Update Agent Version
This topic guides you through the different agent version update methods.
## Update Agent versions via the Backup Service Console
Under its Managed Services offering, IONOS Cloud regularly updates the entire space.vars.backup\_service platform and the corresponding Backup Agent. To avoid compatibility issues, we recommend regularly updating the Agent software on your VMs, workstations, or other backed-up devices. You can either use the **Backup Service Console** to update the agents individually or set an automatic update for all machines.
If your Agent is already set to automatically update during the default maintenance window, you have to take no further action. However, if you have disabled the automatic update option, you should arrange for your Agent to be updated either manually or during maintenance. Otherwise, the software might cause compatibility issues in the future.
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**Note:**
* To find the Agent version for a particular machine, under **All devices** select the machine, and then click on the **Details** icon. A tab will expand from the right, showing the device’s **Agent version**.
* In case any existing Acronis products or components are incompatible with the version you are going to install, uninstall the current Acronis Backup Agent and reinstall it.\
For installation instructions, see:
* [Install Acronis Backup Agent on Linux](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/storage-and-backup/backup-service/how-tos/install-acronis-backup-agent)
* [Install Acronis Cyber Protect Agent on Windows Server](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/storage-and-backup/backup-service/how-tos/install-acronis-backup-agent-windows)
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## Update individual machines manually
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**Prerequisites:** Updating to a new version of the software requires VM disk space. Please ensure that you have at least 5 GB left on the VM volume, otherwise the update might fail.
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When an Agent is out of date, the system will provide a small alert under **Settings**. The circled number shows how many **Agents** require updating.
1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Storage & Backup** > **Backup Unit Manager**.
2\. Select the required backup unit and click **Open Console**.
3\. In the **Backup Service Console**, go to **Settings** > **Agents**. The software displays the list of machines. The machines with outdated agent versions are marked with an orange exclamation mark.
4\. Select the machines that you want to update the agents on. The machines must be online.
5\. Click **Update all outdated Agents** for all machines.
6\. In the Update agent window, click **Update**. 7. You will be notified that the process has started. The selected machines will be updated with the current Agent version.
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**Note:** During the update, any backups that are in progress will fail.
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## Update all machines automatically
1. In the **Backup Service Console**, go to **Settings** > **Agents**. The software displays the list of machines. The machines with outdated agent versions are marked with an orange exclamation mark.
2. Select the machines that you want to update the agents on. The machines must be online.
3. Select the **Automatically update agents** option. This aligns the update with IONOS Cloud’s regular maintenance.
4. **Activate Maintenance window** and set a timeframe below.
5. Click **Save**. The selected machines will be updated regularly with the current Agent version during the chosen timeframe.
