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How to update to the UpdraftPlus development version

If you’ve been asked to update to the development version (e.g. to test out a new feature, or fix – or if you’re just curious and like being at the cutting edge), then here’s how to do it.

All your settings will be remembered – you won’t need to re-create them. N.B. The version number in the development version may or may not be the same as the current release version; there is no particular rule about what it will be.

1. De-install your existing install of UpdraftPlus​

Go to the “Installed Plugins” page on your WordPress dashboard.

Select 'Installed plugin' from the plugins menu

Follow the link to “Deactivate”.

Under the title of UpdraftPlus select the 'Deactivate' button

Then scroll back to find the same place again, and this time click “Delete”. Confirm your choice.

Under the title of UpdraftPlus, select 'Delete' button

'Delete Plugin' alert, select 'Yes, Delete these files' button

2. Download the development version​

Just download the zip file from this link to your computer.

3. Install the development version into WordPress​

Go to WordPress’s plugin installer, and install the new version (i.e. upload the zip file you just downloaded in the previous step).

Select 'Add New' from the 'Plugin' menu

Add Plugins page

Activate it, and you’re done!