> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.hosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Updating a Ghost website

> Keeping a Ghost site updated is important for stability and security reasons. Learn how to update your Ghost site here.

This article describes reasons for updating a Ghost site.

## Updating Ghost

You should update a Ghost site frequently to ensure it is running the latest version. There are several reasons for this:

* **Security:** Ghost updates contain fixes that patch security vulnerabilities. One of the most important things you can do to maintain a more secure Ghost site is apply updates regularly.

* **Stability:** Ghost updates contain fixes that patch bugs and other issues. Your site is more stable when you apply the latest updates.

* **New features:** Ghost is continually improving, and by running the latest version, you have access to the latest features and functionality.

For detailed instructions about how to do a manual update, please see the official Ghost documentation at [https://docs.ghost.org/docs/upgrade](http://support.ghost.org/how-to-upgrade).