# Upgrading To 2.3.0 From 2.2.*

Please read the changelog for detail about the changes, this will help you to decide if you really need to upgrade or not.

Warning! zCart 2.3.0 is a major release and contains breaking changes and you have to have command line access on your server to complete the up-gradation.

TIPS! If you don’t have any real data and visitor we recommend to do a fresh installation.

IMPORTANT! A brand new theme released as the default theme and the old default theme has been renamed as `legacy` theme. If you like use the old theme, after upgradation please activate the theme from admin panel.

To upgrade to the 2.3.0 From 2.2.* please follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the files and extract on your local computer.

Step 2: Set your marketplace in maintenance mode, so that visitor doesn’t get any errors or see sensitive system information.

Step 3: Take a backup of your database and the project files(current running script). So that you can get back to the old version if having issues with the new one.

Step 4: Replace only these directories and files [Dont touch other files/directories] with the newly downloaded one:

Directories:

1. app
2. bootstrap
3. config
4. database
5. public (The default theme has changes that need to update)
6. packages
7. resources
8. routes
9. vendor

Files:

1. composer.json
2. composer.lock
3. package.json

Step 5: Check the permissions as described in the installation guide.

Step 6: Login as superadmin and access `your-domain.com/admin/incevio/upgrade`

Or open the command line and cd into the project root. Then run this command:

    php artisan migrate

Step 7: Now turn off the maintenance mode and you’re done.

Warning! Some image can be unlinked with new theme. Just upload a new imgae from admin panel to link again.

HELP! If you got any issues please contact zCart support team with detail explanations and screenshots of the issues. The support team can help you fast it you provide every detail of the problem.

zCart support team can help you to upgrade your system. Check All The Paid Services Here

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