Updating your database:
There are updates that need to be performed to add new fields or update information in the database. This guide will serve as assistance in executing these operations.
The first and most crucial step is to create a backup of your current database. In case any issues occur during the update, your database will be secure with the backup file in .sql format.
To create the backup, follow these steps:
Select your database.
Click on the "Export" button, and then select "Execute."
This will generate a backup file with the .sql extension that you can use if needed.
Next, you should always check the changelog to confirm if there have been any database updates.
The changelog guide is available here:
For example, if your installation is outdated, and the changelog indicates that the new update includes changes to the database, then you should proceed with this guide to perform the update.
In the .zip file that you download during your purchase, there is a folder named "update." Inside this folder, you will typically find an index.php file and a .sql file containing the most recent and updated database.
Upload the "update" folder to your website and access it through the browser by visiting yourwebsite.com/update.
You will see a success message confirming the creation of new tables and fields.
Don't worry, this script will not overwrite your existing files. It will only add the new fields from the update that are missing in your database. By doing this, your database will be up to date.
After completing this process, don't forget to delete the "update" folder from your server.