Check for updates
Navigate to System > System Update. The page shows your current version and whether a newer release is available. If an update is found, the new version number and a summary of changes are displayed.You can also check the OwnPay GitHub releases page for the full changelog.
Update process
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Click Check for Updates to query the update server.
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If an update is available, review the changelog and click Update Now.
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OwnPay automatically creates a full backup of your current installation (files and database) before applying the update.
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The update downloads and extracts the new version, runs database migrations, and clears caches.
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You are redirected to the login page once the update completes.
Post-update steps
After every update, perform these checks:- Log in and verify the dashboard loads correctly
- Check the Environment Info panel in Settings to confirm the new version
- Test a checkout on at least one brand to ensure payment flows work
- Review plugin compatibility - some plugins may need updates after a major OwnPay release
Rollback procedure
If something goes wrong after an update, you can roll back to the previous version:1
Navigate to System > System Update.
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If a rollback is available, click Rollback to v0.2.0.
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OwnPay restores the backup created before the update.
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Verify the rollback by checking the version in Settings > Environment Info.
Update via CLI
For advanced users or automated deployment pipelines, you can update OwnPay from the command line:--no-backup to skip the automatic backup if you have your own backup strategy.
For migration guidance between major versions, see the Migration Guide.
Related Pages
- Settings - Verify version and environment after updating
- Backup & Export - Manual backup procedures
- Migration Guide - Major version upgrade instructions