ATTENTION: Before upgrading your store, make a complete backup of it, including the database. Check with your developer to determine if the procedures below apply to your store as well.
In general, updating PrestaShop is recommended to ensure that the latest version is running. There are several reasons to run the latest version:
- Security: PrestaShop updates contain security updates. One of the most important things you can do to keep PrestaShop safer is to apply updates regularly.
- Stability: PrestaShop updates contain bug fixes and other issues. Your site is more stable when you apply the latest updates.
- New features: PrestaShop is constantly improving; by running the latest version, you have access to the latest features and functionality.
Use any of the following methods to update PrestaShop:
Method # 1: Softaculous
If you used Softaculous to install PrestaShop, you can also use it to update your store directly from cPanel.
Method # 2: Manual update
You can manually update PrestaShop through the administration interface. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Prestashop admin panel as an administrator
- In the left sidebar - click Modules and Services
- In the MODULES LIST section, in the left pane, click on Administration
- In the list of modules, locate the module 1-Click Upgrade - AutoUpgrade, then click Install
- In the The pre-Upgrade checklist area, check that all indicators are green. Prestashop cannot run the update if they are not green
- In the Start your Upgrade section, click Upgrade PrestaShop now!. PrestaShop will start the update process.
- PrestaShop displays an Activity log section that provides detailed information about the current update.
- Be patient - the update process may take a few minutes.
7. When Prestashop completes the updates, the message Upgrade Complete will be displayed!
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