The System Update panel allows administrators to keep their OwnPay platform up to date. Keeping the platform updated ensures you have the latest features, security patches, and gateway integration fixes.
Getting here
- Log in to the OwnPay admin dashboard as the super-administrator
- Under the SYSTEM section in the left sidebar, click System Update
Page sections
1. Current version card
Displays the currently installed and active version of the OwnPay platform (e.g., v0.1.0).
2. Latest available card
- If up to date: displays
Up to date badge and Check for Updates button
- If newer release found: displays the new version with Update to v button
3. Update history table
- Version: The version migration path
- Date: The start timestamp of the update process
- Status: Badges indicating the installation outcome:
completed, failed, or running
- Duration: The time taken in seconds
4. Settings card
- Enable Auto-Update: Toggle checkbox to allow the system to download and apply updates automatically
Step-by-step: checking for updates manually
- Navigate to SYSTEM > System Update
- In the Latest Available card, click the Check for Updates button
- The platform will query the master update server
Step-by-step: installing a core update
- If an update is available, click the Update to v button
- Confirm the dialog
- The system will enter maintenance mode, download the package, verify files, back up the existing codebase, run any migrations, and reload the platform
- Once completed, you will be redirected to the dashboard with a success notification
Best practices
- Perform a full database and filesystem backup before applying major version updates manually
- Review the release notes or changelog before applying updates
- Do not turn off or reload the server while an update is installing
- Do not modify core files directly in the
src/ or public/ folder
Always verify that write permissions are enabled on the storage/ and root directories before attempting an update.
Common mistakes and troubleshooting
Related pages
- Plugins - Install and activate modular gateway or addon extensions
- System Settings - Adjust global runtime settings
