Updating WordPress

To keep your website protected from possible security hacks, fix bugs and ensure speed, security, and compatibility it is recommended that you routinely check your website for WordPress Core updates.

In some instances, your website hosting provider may be setup to perform this update manually. In the event that it is not, you will see a message in the backend of your WordPress website when a new update is available. Follow the steps as listed to deploy the update.


Before Updating:

Check that a recent backup copy of your site is available, should the WordPress update cause any issues. Typically, backups are provided by your hosting provider: WP ENGINE


Update WordPress via the Dashboard:

Once you’ve taken the precautions above, it’s time to upgrade WordPress. When an update is available, you’ll see a notice at the top of your dashboard, shown below. Go to Dashboard > Updates or click Please update now to go to the Updates screen and begin the process.

If you don’t see the notice or the update list is empty, but you know there is a new version of WordPress available, click Check Again to refresh the list. When the update appears, click Update Now to update WordPress.

That’s it! When the process is complete, you’ll receive a welcome message letting you know that you’ve successfully upgraded WordPress. Exit this screen and take a few minutes to click through and test your site to ensure that pages are appearing correctly and that it functions as expected.