Upgrading Your WordPress Installation to a New Version
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February 24, 2011 3:45 PM
WordPress offers the best practice to upgrade your WordPress installation here.
NOTE: If you suspect your WordPress site has been affected by a security issue, we recommend upgrading your WordPress installation.
The information below will help you complete the upgrade process outlined by WordPress.
- For information about backing up your database, see Backing Up and Restoring MySQL or MSSQL Databases. WordPress uses MySQL databases.
- For information about connecting to your hosting account to back up your website, modify your files, and upload the upgraded version of WordPress, see Uploading Files to Your Website (FTP).