When the auto-update feature is unavailable or fails, you can update AlgoSphere manually by uploading the new files over FTP and running the database migration.
Always Back Up First
Before any update, back up your database and all files. Updates can occasionally cause issues and you need a recovery point.
Manual Update Steps
- Download the latest AlgoSphere release package.
- Extract the archive on your local machine.
- Do not delete your existing installation — upload files on top of existing ones.
- Upload all files from the new package to your server via FTP, overwriting existing files.
- Navigate to
https://yourdomain.com/upgradein your browser. - Click Start Upgrade. AlgoSphere will run database migrations automatically.
- Once complete, delete the
install/folder if it reappeared.
Files to Never Overwrite
application/config/config.php— contains your base URLapplication/config/database.php— contains your database credentialsuploads/— your customer files and company logo
Auto-Update via Admin Panel
If your server supports it, navigate to Setup → Settings → System Update. If a new version is available, click Update Now. AlgoSphere downloads and applies the update automatically.
Check the Changelog
Always review the Changelog before updating to understand what has changed and whether any manual steps are required.