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title: "Upgrading"
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# Upgrading

Following are the details to upgrade an existing PageSeeder installation.

> **Warning:** Before upgrading, backup the PageSeeder **install folder** and the PageSeeder **database**. To preserve the cache, stop the PageSeeder service before backing up.

> **Warning:** Before upgrading, **read** the NOTE sections in all relevant [release notes](release_notes.md) to ensure all necessary upgrade steps have been followed.

To upgrade from a recent beta version, use the following normal procedures. If you have any questions about options for upgrades, contact Allette Systems.

Choose the option below based on the version of the PageSeeder to be upgraded:

- [Upgrading from version 5.6](upgrading/upgrading_5.6.md)
- [Upgrading from version 5.x](upgrading/upgrading_from_version_5.x.md)
- [Upgrading from version 6.x](upgrading/upgrading_from_version_6.x.md)