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# Updating PrestaShop

> Keeping a PrestaShop site updated is important for stability and security reasons. Learn two ways to update your PrestaShop site here!

This article describes two methods for updating a PrestaShop site.

## Updating PrestaShop

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

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

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

* **New features:** PrestaShop 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 PrestaShop.

### Method #1: Softaculous

If you used Softaculous to install PrestaShop, you can also use it to update PrestaShop. For information about how to do this, please see [this article](/docs/manage-your-applications).

### Method #2: Manual update

You can update PrestaShop manually through the administration interface. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log in to PrestaShop as the administrator.

2. In the left sidebar, click **Modules and Services**.

3. Under **MODULES LIST**, in the left pane click **Administration**.

4. In the list of modules, locate the **1-Click Upgrade - AutoUpgrade** module, and then click **Install**. The **1-Click Upgrade** page appears.

5. In the **The pre-Upgrade checklist** area, confirm that all indicators are green. PrestaShop cannot run the update until all indicators are green.

6. Under **Start your Upgrade**, click **Upgrade PrestaShop now!**. PrestaShop starts the update process.
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   > * PrestaShop displays an **Activity Log** section that provides detailed information about the update in progress.
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   > * Be patient—the update process can take several minutes.

7. When PrestaShop completes the update, the **Upgrade Complete!** message appears.

## More information

For more information about PrestaShop updates, please visit [http://doc.prestashop.com/display/PS15/Automatic+update](http://doc.prestashop.com/display/PS15/Automatic+update).