> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.acymailing.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.acymailing.com/setup/installation/update-acymailing.md).

# Update AcyMailing

Read our tutorial showing how to update our newsletter plugin.

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### Normal update process

Joomla has a dedicated page to update extensions. To update AcyMailing, you can visit the page **System -> Update -> Extensions**:

![](https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2Fg7rfbOVNSrrVv4b2Aaks%2Fupdate%20extensions.png?alt=media\&token=fb166541-d603-4bbc-83fc-4baf45ecf464)

Select the AcyMailing update then click the **Update** button

![](https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2FQQWWSjdXfHeWvz7XkvXS%2Fupdate%20acy%20joomla.png?alt=media\&token=3c3379b9-1d5c-4506-83a0-909a0ae4dd92)

You should see a confirmation message once the update is done. Don't forget to visit one of the AcyMailing pages afterwards to see the list of changes.

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2FZ3Nq9ro7JYvoPQOhkFRW%2Fupdate%20success%20joomla.png?alt=media&amp;token=a53969ae-6e17-45a5-836c-04eef047c3ba" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### If the update fails

If the update fails, you may want to do it manually. In this case, download the latest version from [our website](https://www.acymailing.com/account/license/), and install it like any other extension:

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[Install AcyMailing](/setup/installation/install-acymailing.md)
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You do not need to uninstall the previous version, just install the new version over it. Your data won't be lost, only the AcyMailing files will be updated.
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{% tab title="WordPress" %}

### Normal update process

WordPress has a dedicated page to update plugins. To update AcyMailing, you can visit the page **Dashboard => Updates**:

![](https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA%2F-Lhdg1mgz7p0tkhQE9ym%2F-LhdoaGunIo5In1eS5Ia%2Finstall_menu_update_wordpress.png?alt=media\&token=d2ff0a2e-e9cc-4edc-aa1e-c25c6e352a1f)

Select the AcyMailing plugin then click the **Update Plugins** button:

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2Fph8Fg29yfpm4ogEQkBmw%2Fupdate%20acy%20wordpress.png?alt=media&amp;token=1717f40b-a468-41a0-b3f4-371e9caaaee9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You should see a confirmation message once the update is done. Don't forget to visit one of the AcyMailing pages afterwards to see the list of changes.

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2Fv1k5reF48lnjn8DlWP8l%2Fupdate%20success%20wordpress.png?alt=media&amp;token=dbdd0c5d-0bae-4fc9-b77e-bbb398d1bb0f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### If the update fails

If the update fails, you may want to do it manually. In this case, download the latest version from [our website](https://www.acymailing.com/account/license/), and install it like any other extension from the menu **Plugins => Add New Plugin** with the **Upload Plugin** button:

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2FP1T6smwBWjadjmk6Vjip%2Fupdate%20manually%20wp.png?alt=media&amp;token=6b949cb5-e143-4af2-a18f-9948fd1b8cb2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

WordPress will ask you to confirm the update, you can click the **Replace current with uploaded** button:

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2FwFwUgb8KJI0mJuBcqXeZ%2Fconfirm%20update.png?alt=media&amp;token=832e0075-d729-4a7f-b2a8-8dafdf4b73a3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Note that you do not need to uninstall the previous version, just install the new version over it. Your data won't be lost, only the AcyMailing files will be updated.

A success message will be shown. Don't forget to visit one of the AcyMailing pages afterwards:

<figure><img src="https://963725040-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L_D4iy53WFAtKVs3BPA-3566562695%2Fuploads%2FBr6IErKjRQrHyYlWWDyn%2Fupdate%20success%20wp.png?alt=media&amp;token=a57d7e16-89f1-46ec-8840-a6d722606937" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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