{"id":74325,"date":"2024-05-23T13:09:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/?p=74325"},"modified":"2024-10-15T12:21:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:21:49","slug":"how-to-update-drupal-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awardspace.com\/kb\/how-to-update-drupal-core\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Drupal Core"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping your Drupal core up to date ensures smooth website performance and keeps all your website data safe.<\/p>\n

In the following paragraphs, we share how to install Drupal core update.
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How to Update Drupal Core<\/h2>\n

Here’s a detailed guide to help you update Drupal core.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Download the Latest Drupal Core<\/h3>\n

Download the latest version from the official Drupal website<\/a> and extract the files on your computer device.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Remove Old Core Files<\/h3>\n

The next step in the process is to delete the old Drupal core files from the root directory of your server.<\/p>\n

First, you should log in to your AwardSpace admin panel. To do so, go to AwardSpace.com<\/a> and from the homepage click on the white Login<\/strong> button located at the top right corner of the page:<\/p>\n

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Then, add your User credentials and click on Login<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\"Fill<\/p>\n

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Once you add your credentials, you will enter the AwardSpace hosting panel. From there, click on File Manager<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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After that, find the root folder of your Drupal website and open it:<\/p>\n

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Once you open the root folder of your Drupal website, delete all the files and directories except for the \u201csites\u201d directory and any custom files you may have added.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3: Install Drupal Core Update<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Upload the new Drupal core files into your site\u2019s root directory, ensuring you don\u2019t overwrite the “sites”<\/strong> directory.<\/p>\n

To do so, while in the website\u2019s directory, click on the blue Upload<\/strong> button at the top of the panel:<\/p>\n

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Then, search your computer device for the files you downloaded from Step 1 and upload all files, except the \u201csites\u201d directory:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 4: Run Database Updates<\/h3>\n

Navigate to your-site-url\/update.php and follow the instructions to update the database.<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Clear Cache<\/h3>\n

Clear the site cache by navigating to your-site-url\/admin\/config\/development\/performance and clicking “Clear all caches”<\/strong>. Then click on the blue Save configuration button at the bottom of the page:<\/p>\n

\"Clear<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Following these steps, you can update the Drupal core safely and efficiently. Always test the site thoroughly after the update to avoid any service disruptions.<\/p>\n

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