Updating Joomla
Keeping a Joomla site updated is important for stability and security reasons. Learn two methods for updating your Joomla site in this article.
This article describes two methods for updating a Joomla site.
Updating Joomla
You should update a Joomla installation frequently to ensure it is running the latest version. There are several reasons for this:
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Security: Joomla updates contain fixes that patch security vulnerabilities. One of the most important things you can do to maintain a more secure Joomla site is apply updates regularly.
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Stability: Joomla updates contain fixes that patch bugs and other issues. Your site is more stable when you apply the latest updates.
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New features: Joomla is continually improving, and by running the latest version, you have access to the latest features and functionality.
Use either of the following methods to update Joomla.
Method #1: Softaculous
If you used Softaculous to install Joomla, you can also use it to update Joomla. For information about how to do this, please see this article.
Method #2: Manual update
To manually update Joomla, follow these steps:
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Log in to Joomla as the administrator.
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On the top menu bar, click Components, and then click Joomla! Update. Joomla determines if there are any updates available.
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If there is an update available, click Install the Update. Joomla installs the update.
Note
The update process can take a few minutes.
Updated 3 days ago