HOW TO SECURE YOUR WORDPRESS WEBSITE
You can update your WordPress website using either of the two methods below.
OPTION 1: Update Through Your WordPress Dashboard
Back Up Your Website: Before making any updates, ensure you have a recent backup of your entire website, including your website files and database. This is important because it allows you to restore your website if anything goes wrong during the update.
Log in to WordPress: Visit your website's admin login page (usually yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and sign in with your login details.
Check for Updates: From your dashboard, navigate to Dashboard → Updates to check if a new WordPress version is available.
Install the Update: If an update is available, proceed to install the latest available security version recommended for your installation. Allow the process to complete.
Check Your Website: Once the update is complete, visit your website to confirm that everything is working properly.
OPTION 2: Update Through Softaculous in cPanel
You can also update WordPress directly from your hosting control panel by following these steps:
Log in to cPanel: Access your hosting account through your WWS client area and open cPanel.
Open Softaculous: Under the Software section, locate and click Softaculous Apps Installer.
View Your Installations: Click on the All Installations icon, usually located at the top-right corner of the page.
Locate Your Website: Find the WordPress website you want to update from the list of installed applications.
Create a Backup: Before updating, select the Backup option beside your WordPress installation, if available. Alternatively, when you click Upgrade, look for the Create Backup checkbox and ensure it is selected. Make sure both your website files and database are included.
Upgrade WordPress: Once your backup settings are confirmed, click Upgrade and allow Softaculous to complete the process.
Verify the Update: Visit your website after the update to confirm that it is loading and functioning correctly.
A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Always back up your website before performing any updates.
Ensure your WordPress plugins and themes are also updated to their latest compatible versions.
Do not ignore available security updates, as outdated WordPress installations may remain vulnerable to attacks.
If you are unsure how to perform these steps, please contact our support team or your website developer for assistance.
Need Help?
We understand that not everyone is familiar with managing WordPress websites. If you need assistance with backing up or updating your website, please feel free to reach out to our support team.