Joomla Help Screens

Joomla Update

Description¶

This screen allows Joomla! to be updated quickly using an update package from the Joomla! code repository. It is best and safest to let Joomla update itself

How to Access¶

In the Home Dashboard → Notifications Panel the Joomla icon will have one of two messages:

Joomla is up to data
X.Y.Z Available - Update now! Select the icon

Also, in the System → Update Panel → Joomla will display a tick, meaining it is up to date, or a version number, meaning that a new version is available.

Screenshot¶

If your site is up to date you will see this screen:

Upload & Update

If an update is available you will see this screen:

Upload & Update

If updating a major or minor version you will see a pre-update check screen:

pre update check

Select each of the three menu items to see if anything needs attention.

Start Update¶

If you are not on the latest version of Joomla, you can install the latest update from this screen. To do so make sure you have taken a backup and check the I am aware... checkbox to indicate you have done so. Then select the Start Update button and Joomla will install the latest version.

The screen while updating¶

joomla update updating in progress screen

Upload and Update¶

You can use this button to update Joomla if your server is behind a firewall or otherwise unable to contact the update servers. First download the Joomla Upgrade Package in ZIP format from the official Joomla download page.

You must have your PHP upload_max_filesize and post_max_size set to 64Mb and your PHP memory limit set to 256 Mb. Otherwise the update may fail. One good reason for taking that backup!

upload and install