> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cedextech.gitbook.io/survey-bird/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cedextech.gitbook.io/survey-bird/getting-started/updating.md).

# Updating

### Backup the files

Before doing the updates, there are few prerequisites that you need to fulfill. Backup the following files

1. .env
2. modules\_statuses.json
3. resources/lang

### Download the latest version 

Download the latest version (ZIP file) from Codecanyon.

### Upload the latest version 

Upload the ZIP to the Document Root of your domain and extract it by overwriting old files.

### Restore your original files 

Restore the following files from your backup. 

1. .env 
2. modules\_statuses.json 
3. resources/lang

### Finish the upgrade 

1. Go to **Settings** >> **Artisan Commands** 
2. Click the **Execute** button for **Migrate the database**