Update

• System Requirements
• Before You Begin
• Update PanelAlpha Application
• Common Problems

In this article, you will find out how to successfully update PanelAlpha. We will guide you step by step through the whole update process.

System Requirements

Before updating PanelAlpha, ensure your server meets the current system requirements:

1. Operating system:
   • Debian 12 "bookworm" or
   • Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)
2. Memory:
   • We recommend a machine with 4GB of RAM
3. Root access to your server via SSH

Before You Begin

1. IMPORTANT - Create a complete backup of your server and database before starting the update process. This is essential for keeping your data safe and to prevent potential data loss.

2. IMPORTANT - Ensure that you have your PanelAlpha license key ready. It can be found in your client area under Licenses (opens new window).

3. IMPORTANT - Check the changelog to verify compatibility and review any breaking changes or special instructions for the update.

4. We recommend testing the update process on a staging environment first, if available.

5. Ensure you have root access to your server via SSH.

Update PanelAlpha Application

The following steps will guide you through updating your PanelAlpha application for maintenance releases:

1. Access your server via SSH with root privileges:

   ssh root@your-server-ip
   

2. Download the updater script:

   wget -N -P /opt/panelalpha https://license.panelalpha.com/updater.sh
   

3. Execute the update script with your license key:

   bash /opt/panelalpha/updater.sh --key 'YOUR_LICENSE_KEY'
   

   Important: Replace YOUR_LICENSE_KEY with your actual license key from the client area.

4. Wait for the update to complete and follow any on-screen instructions.

Common Problems

If you encounter any issues during the update process, please refer to our Troubleshooting Center for common problems and solutions.

For additional support, contact our support team (opens new window).