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Best way to upgrade from 2.2.12 to 2.3.1?

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    peekaboo Reply #1, 9 years, 8 months ago
    Hi Guys,

    Looking to upgrade my website, will there will be any issues running a standard upgrade from 2.2.12 to 2.3.1?

    Looking for the best advice.

    Thanks
    Brett
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      David Pede Reply #2, 9 years, 8 months ago
      Shouldn't be but I always recommend backing up your install before upgrading.

      Also, some extras are not yet compatible with 2.3, you should check this list: https://github.com/modxcms/revolution/issues/11630
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      • Jay Gilmore Reply #3, 9 years, 8 months ago
        If you're using a customized MODX Manager theme, you really should reset to the default, prior to upgrading. Due to the change in actions changing to names over IDs, you may also need to look at any custom Menu actions you're using.
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        • rx2 Reply #4, 9 years, 8 months ago
          I haven't had any issues. My method:

          Login to MODX.
          Run CacheClear (if installed).
          Flush All Sessions.
          Login to CPanel.
          Go to core/cache and manually delete all files and folders.
          Archive the files (so I can unarchive them quickly if there is an issue).
          Backup the database.
          Upload the 2.3.1 Archive.
          Unarchive the archive.
          Run Setup.
          Login to MODX and confirm the Manager works, including things like MIGX, Forms Customization, etc.
          Confirm the front end works.