# Server Updating
Checklist
- Check that your server meets the requirements for running the target release to update.
- Make sure to have a recent backup of your database and your code modifications (if any).
- After the update you will need to re-apply your modifications.
👉 Keep the application files updated. You can update either by:
- Using the built-in updater at /dashboard> Click check for updates
- Downloading a Release (opens new window) and Extract to the application filesystem
# HTTP update
- Go to /dashboardand click on "check for updates"
- Install the update when prompted
# Manual update
- Upload the latest release (opens new window) package to your server (usually in the public_htmlfolder)
- Unzip the software using your server built-in unziputility
- Remove the .zipfile
- Go to /install
