# Update Guide
Important! Before you start updating your PanelAlpha application, it is crucial to create a backup of your server. This is essential for keeping your data safe and to prevent potential data loss. If anything goes wrong, having a backup will make it easy to get your data back.
In the event of a new PanelAlpha version release, reinstalling your system from the ground up is unnecessary. Follow the instructions below to seamlessly update your application.
# PanelAlpha application update
The following guide is intended for updating your PanelAlpha after maintenance releases only!
Access your server using SSH with root privileges.
Use the following bash command to execute the script:
wget -N -P /opt/panelalpha https://license.panelalpha.com/updater.sh
Use the below bash command to run the script:
bash /opt/panelalpha/updater.sh --key 'LICENSE_KEY'
# PanelAlpha engine update
Important! This section is specifically related to the PanelAlpha Engine for Docker and its update process. Please proceed only if you have the engine installed on your server.
With every new release of the PanelAlpha application, please verify if any changes are introduced to the engine itself. If yes, a manual update will be required. You can find adequate information in the latest PanelAlpha release changelog.
Follow the below steps to update the engine:
Access your server using SSH with root privileges.
Download the updater using the below command:
wget -N -P /opt/panelalpha https://license.panelalpha.com/engine-updater.sh
Use the below bash command to execute the script:
bash /opt/panelalpha/engine-updater.sh --key 'LICENSE_KEY'