Mailster integrates with the regular Joomla update system. Therefore, the updates will be offered and can be applied with the usual approach.
Updating Manually
It is very easy to update Mailster to the latest version as long as you have checked that it is compatible with your environment (see system requirements).
- First, make a full backup of your site.
This means backing up all files and your database as well. Although nothing should go wrong while updating, it is never a bad idea to be prepared in case something goes wrong. - Do NOT uninstall the previous installation.
If you were to uninstall it, then all existing data (mailing list configurations, users, groups, email archive) would be removed. - Deactivate all Mailster plugins (you can leave your Mailster modules enabled)
- Simply install the new release over your current installation as shown in the previous installation steps.
- Re-activate all Mailster plugins
- Done!
Downgrading
Please note that it is not possible to downgrade from a later version to a previous version.
For example: you must not install version 1.0 over an installation of version 1.1. This leads to unforeseen events.
This does not mean that you are not able to downgrade from a higher product edition (e.g. Mailster Ultimate) to a lower product edition (Mailster Business).
This is possible of course.
Changing the product edition (Upgrading / Downgrading editions)
You can always move from a product edition (e.g. Mailster Free) to another (e.g. Mailster Essential) by simply installing the new product edition over your current installation.