How to update OJS

Question

Would you please let me know how to update OJS (Open Journal System). I have installed it on a shared server and I have no access to the shell, only a web interface and control panel (direct admin) is allowed. I think there must be some update button online, But i could not find it.

Thanks

Answer 1

• Download and decompress the package from the OJS web site
• Make a copy of the config.inc.php provided in the new package
• Move or copy the following files and directories from your current OJS installation:
  • config.inc.php
  • public/
  • Your uploaded files directory ("files_dir" in config.inc.php), if it resides within your OJS directory
• Replace the current OJS directory with the new OJS directory, moving the old one to a safe location as a backup
• Be sure to review the Configuration Changes section of the release notes in docs/release-notes/README-(version) for all versions between your original version and the new version. You may need to manually add new items to your config.inc.php file.