How to Update Magento 2 to the Latest Version?

Why Update Magento?

Before jumping into the steps, here’s why updating Magento is essential:

• Security Patches: Every update includes critical fixes that protect your store from vulnerabilities.
• Performance Boosts: Magento consistently improves speed, caching, and backend performance.
• New Features: Enjoy the latest tools and capabilities for both admins and customers.
• Compatibility: Stay up to date with PHP versions, third-party modules, and extensions.

Pre-Update Checklist

Before proceeding with any upgrade, make sure to:

1. Backup Everything
   • Codebase
   • Media files
   • Database
2. Enable Maintenance Mode 1php bin/magento maintenance:enable
3. Check System Requirements
   • Verify compatibility with PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and other dependencies.
4. Disable Third-party Modules (Optional) Some modules might not be compatible with the new version. Test accordingly.

Step-by-Step Magento 2 Upgrade

Step 1: Set Correct Permissions

Ensure the file and directory permissions are correctly set so that Magento can function during and after the upgrade.

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find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod g+w {} +

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find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod g+ws {} +

Step 2: Update via Composer

Go to your Magento root directory and run:

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composer require magento/product-community-edition 2.x.x --no-update

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composer update

Replace 2.x.x with the latest version, e.g., 2.4.8.

Step 3: Clear Cache and Upgrade Magento

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php bin/magento setup:upgrade

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php bin/magento setup:di:compile

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php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f

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php bin/magento cache:clean

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php bin/magento cache:flush

Step 4: Disable Maintenance Mode

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php bin/magento maintenance:disable

Post-Upgrade Tips

• Test your store thoroughly: checkout process, product pages, and custom features.
• Review logs (var/log and var/report) for errors.
• Re-enable third-party extensions if previously disabled.
• Reindex and refresh caches.

Need Help Updating Magento?

At Akshar Group Technologies, we specialize in Magento upgrades, performance optimization, and custom development. With certified Magento developers and 13+ years of experience, we ensure your update process is seamless and secure.

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