Applying updates Joomla 2.5 Version
Current Patch 2.5.28
- Login into the backend of your site.
- If you are running the Akeeba backup component (highly recommended) run a full backup first.
- Once you have done a backup return to the control panel icons, look for the Update notification alert.
- Click on the Updates are available icon and apply all upgrades.
- Return to the control panel and click on the Joomla upgrade patch.
- Once all upgrades are done, clear your site's cache and check all pages on your site to make sure everything is working properly.
- Return to the backend of your site and run another Akeeba backup.
Applying updates Joomla 3 Version
Current Patch 3.3.3
- Login into the backend of your site.
- If you are running the Akeeba backup component (highly recommended) run a full backup first.
- Once you have done a backup return to the Dashboard control panel icons, look for the Update notification alert. (bottom of dashboard)
- Click on the Updates are available icon and apply all upgrades.
- Return to the Dashboard control panel and click on the Joomla upgrade patch.
- Once all upgrades are done, clear your site's cache and check all pages on your site to make sure everything is working properly.
- Return to the backend of your site and run another Akeeba backup.