Upgrading DNN

How to upgrade your current DNN installationRefers to a single installed instance of DNN and all the sites within that installation as listed on the Host > Site Management page. to the latest version of DNN using the DNN Upgrade Wizard. Users can download this wizard from the dnnsoftware.com website.

Tip: SuperUsers can schedule DNN to regularly check for upgrades. See "Checking for DNN Framework Upgrades"

  1. Create a backup of your database and files.
  2. Unzip the DNN upgrade file that will be named something similar to "DNN_Platform_7.3.0_Upgrade.zip"
  3. Copy the unzipped files to the web server, choosing to copy and replace any existing files.
  4. Navigate to the home page of the site. This will trigger the upgrade process and display the DNN Upgrade PageA page on a DNN site..
  5. At Choose Your Language, select the language for the installer. English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages are included. The Installer will be displayed in the language that is set as the default on your website browserA software application for displaying HTML pages on the World Wide Web. Common browser applications include Microsoft Internet Explorer and Google Chrome., otherwise it will default to English if no language is set.
  6. In the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. (SuperUserThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module.) Username text box, enter the username of the host account.
  7. In the Password text box, enter the password for the host account.

  1. Click the Upgrade Now button. The Upgrade Status Report will now start running. The Upgrade Complete message is displayed once the process is completed.
  2. Click the Visit WebsiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. to go to your upgraded site.

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