Updating WHASOLS Manually in the Browser

We recommend using the Automatic Updater utility to apply updates, but you can also apply updates manually using your browser and FTP or your hosting control panel's file management system.

Prepare to Update

To prepare for a manual update:

  • Review the latest system requirements and release notes to ensure that your environment meets the requirements of the new version.
  • Back up your WHASOLS files and MySQL® database using our built-in manual database backup or your preferred backup tools.
Do not skip this step.
Make certain that you include both the WHASOLS files and database.

  • If you buy your license directly from WHASOLS, download the latest full release from our release download page. Otherwise, get this from your license provider.
  • Unzip the contents of the downloaded WHASOLS .zip file to a folder on your computer.
  • If you have customized the admin directory, rename the /backend/ directory in the new files (if it is present) to match it.
  • Update using the appropriate method for your distribution type (Full Release or Patch Set). For more information about each distribution type, see our Updating documentation.

Full Release

To update using a Full Release distribution:

  • Upload the new files to your existing installation folder, replacing any existing folders and files.
  • Visit the update page at example.com/updater, where example.com is the domain for your WHASOLS installation.

WHASOLS Not Installed Error


If a message displays stating that you have not installed WHASOLS, you may have overwritten the .env file when you performed the upload step. Restore that file from your backup before continuing.