Upgrading XOOPS

This section walks you through upgrading an existing XOOPS site. The upgrade wizard preserves your data, modules, and themes while updating the core files.

Upgrade path

Step	Page	What to do
1	Preparations	Backup, review changelog, download new release
2	Preflight Check	Verify compatibility before running the upgrade
3	Running the Upgrade	Execute the upgrade wizard
4	Troubleshooting	Resolve common upgrade issues
5	After the Upgrade	Verify, update modules, clear cache

Tip

Always make a full database backup and file backup before upgrading. The upgrade is irreversible without a backup.