Entry: 2. LMS - Installation & Update
Last updated: 2021-04-13
Before you install SonicLMS make sure you have set up your database credentials. You will need the following information:
Do not use the following symbols in your database password: hash, pound, apostrophe, quotation mark, equal symbols.
For a more detailed guide, please watch the video below:
Before you update SonicLMS lite to SonicLMS Pro or SonicLMS Pro to a newer version, make sure to log into your admin area, go to "Maintenance" and empty the cache! This is an important step.
Also before starting the update take a backup of all your files and your database!
Download the new version and extract it to your computer. Upload all the files and folders to your server overwriting your existing files and folders.
After this run the installer by going to https://yoursite.com/install
In the update section provide the password of your database, then click next. Add the credentials of your admin user and click the "Next" button.
The update should be completed.
For a more detailed guide, please watch the video below: