How to Upgrade Your ownCloud Server
Introduction
We recommend that you keep your ownCloud server up to date. When an update or upgrade is available for your ownCloud server, you will see a notification at the top of your ownCloud Web interface. When you click the notification, it will bring you here.
Before beginning an upgrade, please keep the following points in mind:
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Review the release notes for important information about the needed migration steps during that upgrade to help ensure a smooth upgrade process.
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Upgrading is disruptive, as your ownCloud server will be put into maintenance mode.
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Large installations may take several hours to complete the upgrade.
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Review any installed third-party apps for compatibility with the new ownCloud release.
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Downgrading is not supported as it risks corrupting your data. If you want to revert to an older ownCloud version, make a new, fresh installation and then restore your data from backup. Before attempting this, file a support ticket (if you have paid support) or ask for help in the ownCloud forums to resolve your issue without downgrading.
Prerequisites
We strongly recommend that you always maintain regular backups as well as make a fresh backup before every upgrade. We also recommend that you review any installed third-party apps for compatibility with the new ownCloud release. Ensure that they are all disabled before beginning the upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, enable all those that are compatible with the new release again.
| Unsupported apps may disrupt your upgrade. |