Checking for DNN Framework Upgrades

How to set the site to check for upgrades to the DNN core framework. Enabling this field will display the Updates Available button on this page as well as on the Control PanelDNN comes with a choice of two Control Panels called ControlBar (default) and the RibbonBar. The Control Panel enables Content Editors (optional), Page Editors, Administrators and SuperUsers to access a range of site building and administrative tools. (for SuperUsers only) whenever an upgrade is available.

  1. Navigate to 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. > Host Settings 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. Settings.
  2. Select the Basic Settings tab and expand the Configuration section.
  3. At Check For Upgrades?, mark  the check box to enable DNN to check for downloads - OR - unmark  the check box to disable this feature.

Check for and download DNN core framework upgrades

  1. Click the Update button. This displays an Update button at the "Upgrade Available" field that goes directly to the dnnsoftware.com website. Login to the site and download the upgrade package.

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