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# Install the server patch

In this tutorial, we’ll be installing OpenSpy patches to the server client, which lets you host your server on the OpenSpy network — just like we did with the game client. If you’re curious about why this step is necessary, you can find more information [here](/getting-started/apply-openspy-patches.md).

## Procedures

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Download the server patch from [Downloads](#downloads).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Unzip the file to your desktop.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Drag `BF2142_w32ded.exe` from `C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 Server` (or equivalent) into the unzipped folder on your desktop.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the unzipped folder, find `BF2142_Server_Patch.exe`, right-click it, and select <mark style="color:blue;">Run as Administrator</mark>.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
When prompted by <mark style="color:blue;">User Account Control</mark>, click <mark style="color:blue;">Yes</mark> to allow the app to make changes on your device.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click <mark style="color:blue;">Open & Verify</mark> and select `BF2142_w32ded.exe` in the unzipped folder.

Wait for the Step 1 tick to turn green.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click <mark style="color:blue;">Patch!</mark> and wait for the Step 2 tick to turn green.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Drag `BF2142_w32ded.exe` back from your desktop folder to `C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 Server` (or equivalent).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Next, you’ll use what you’ve just installed to set up and [host a dedicated server](/advanced/dedicated-server/host-dedicated-server.md).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Downloads

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Download" %}
**Server Patch (20 KB)**

{% embed url="<https://www.moddb.com/downloads/start/211249/all>" %}

{% embed url="<https://www.moddb.com/downloads/bf2142-server-patch-1>" %}

{% embed url="<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YCNd2G1NcWEctS74aIpaMfHOTP1NxLow>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Changelog" %}
N/A
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}