Upgrading Wordpress

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by BlueEew, Feb 10, 2008.

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    Hey, What is the best way for a beginner to update the wordpress software? I need to update mine, however I have never done this before.

    Can I have some tips and help please guys and gals. :)

    Thanks,
    BlueEew.
     
    BlueEew, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  2. mizaks

    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    Is it a major or minor update that you have to do?
     
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  3. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    Well I am not sure, I installed and downloaded wordpress on the 28th of Jan. The update was released the other day.
     
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    scoopy82 Active Member

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    #4
    WordPress has their "Famous 5-minute install"

    Basically...

    1) Backup
    2) Upload new files over your old ones
    3) Open yourdomain.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php in your browser.
    4) Done

    You might want to skip uploading the theme files if you use and have modified the classic or default theme.
     
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  5. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    So I would just transfer all new files over using FTP, so when it says overwrite. I just click overwrite all?
     
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    scoopy82 Active Member

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    Yup... that is correct... and why step 1 is recommended. That way if you overwrite something you should not have... you have the backup.
     
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  7. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    I have never backed up a database before, would you be able to send me the way of a tutorial explaining this in an easy way?
     
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    robojiannis Peon

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    fizfaz Well-Known Member

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    Agreed with you... I always use this plugin for all my wp blog.. very easy to upgrade your blog.. all will be done automatically..
     
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  10. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    I am trying this, what do you have to enter in FTP Host?

    Edit, I have done it.

    Thanks you guys. :)
     
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  12. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    I think I done it sucessfully.

    It updated it automatically, and at the end it provided me with two backup links. That is correct right?
     
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    fizfaz Well-Known Member

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    That's correct.. you'll have the backup for the databases and files.. :)
     
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    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    In that case thanks guys and gals. I wouldn't of been able to do it without that plugin. :)
     
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    ooo i didn't know that plugin, gonna check it tonight, thanks :D
     
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  16. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    I recommend it. :) Its easy, and fast. ;)
     
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