# Does the Redundancy order matter

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [February 13, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318 "2025-02-13T15:16:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![drewdin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/drewdin/32/3363_2.png) [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318/1 "2025-02-13T15:16:57Z")

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I'm about to upgrade server on our existing gateway and add/setup redundancy.

Is it recommended to setup the server first than add the backup or setup the redundant pair and then get the master server up and running?

I'm assuming it doesn't matter but I didn't see anything in the manual. Thanks

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**Author:** ![Kevin.Herron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/kevin.herron/32/7259_2.png) [@Kevin.Herron](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Kevin.Herron)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318/2 "2025-02-13T15:19:06Z")

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> **[Installing and Upgrading Ignition | Ignition User Manual](https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/docs/8.1/getting-started/installing-and-upgrading#upgrading-a-redundant-pair)**
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> The installation process for Ignition is designed to be as simple as possible. You can find installers on our Downloads page//inductiveautomation.com/downloads/ignition/.

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**Author:** ![drewdin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/drewdin/32/3363_2.png) [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318/3 "2025-02-13T15:24:03Z")

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how about updating an existing gateway and then adding a redundant backup? Any issues with the order?

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**Author:** ![michael.flagler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/michael.flagler/32/26272_2.png) [@michael.flagler](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.flagler)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318/4 "2025-02-13T15:27:07Z")

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As a general rule if setting up redundancy, I would do the upgrade to the existing server, then add the redundant server rather than adding a redundant server then upgrading both.

For a new install, I would get the primary server set up (backup restored) or whatever you're doing to set it up, then add the backup/redundant partner.

For upgrades, follow the guide @Kevin.Herron posted.

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**Author:** ![drewdin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/drewdin/32/3363_2.png) [@drewdin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/drewdin)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/does-the-redundancy-order-matter/102318/5 "2025-02-13T15:58:58Z")

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thanks!