How can I Upgrade my Website to the Latest Version of Software

Upgrading your website to the very latest versions of you core software or plugins is very important for security reasons.
The first thing you must do is ensure you have a complete backup of your database and/or all files on your site.

Firstly login to your cPanel (these details will be in the email list in you Billing Control Panel)

Select BACKUP WIZARD:



Secondly, Select BACKUP

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