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This article describes update 5002726 for Microsoft SharePoint Workflow Manager that was released on May 13, 2025.

Note: This is build 16.0.18526.20316 of the update package.

Improvements and fixes

This update fixes an issue in which additional nodes can't be added to a SharePoint Workflow Manager (SPWFM) farm. 

How to download and install the update

Microsoft Download Center

This update is available only for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center.

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Update information

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have the SharePoint Workflow Manager Client (16.0.18526.20316)​​​​​​​ installed.

Restart information

You might have to restart the computer after you install this update.

More information

You might have to follow these steps to install the update and fix the issue completely.

For the existing farm

  1. Uninstall the old SharePoint Workflow Manager (SPWFM) Client.

  2. Install the SPWFM Client (16.0.18526.20316).

  3. Install the update for SharePoint Workflow Manager (KB5002726).

  4. Restart the computer, if it's necessary.

  5. Run Upgrade Workflow Manager Farm in the Workflow Manager Configuration Wizard.

For the new farm

  1. Install the SharePoint Workflow Manager RTM.

  2. Install the SPWFM Client (16.0.18526.20316).

  3. Install the update for SharePoint Workflow Manager (KB5002726).

  4. Run the Workflow Manager Configuration Wizard to create a new farm.

Notes: 

  • You must install the update for SharePoint Workflow Manager (KB5002726) on all servers in the Workflow Manager farm.

  • You must uninstall the old SharePoint Workflow Manager Client from all servers in the Workflow Manager farm and SharePoint Server farm.

  • You must install the new SharePoint Workflow Manager Client on all servers in the Workflow Manager farm and SharePoint Server farm.

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