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| − | + | WHMCS makes several different types of releases and with different distribution options. | |
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| + | * You can [https://www.whmcs.com/members/clientarea.php download the latest full release from our members area]. We recommend reading our [[Release Notes]] and [[Changelogs]] prior to installation or upgrading. | ||
| + | * For installation steps, see [[Installing WHMCS]]. | ||
| + | * For upgrade steps, see [[Upgrading]]. | ||
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===Feature=== | ===Feature=== | ||
| − | A feature release introduces major new features and functionality. | + | A feature release introduces major new features and functionality. It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number: <tt>x.X.x</tt>. It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance-related updates (see below). |
===Maintenance=== | ===Maintenance=== | ||
| − | A maintenance release | + | A maintenance release may contain bug fixes and security updates as well as usability improvements for the WHMCS product. It is denoted by a bump in the <tt>MAINTENANCE</tt> version number: <tt>x.x.X</tt>. It may also contain minor features or improvements to existing features. |
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===Full Release=== | ===Full Release=== | ||
| − | A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation. | + | A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation. It can perform a new installation or update an existing installation (regardless of previous version). |
| − | A full release version | + | A full release version contains <tt>_full</tt> within the zip folder filename and <tt>Distro Type: Full Version</tt> within the included <tt>README.txt</tt> file. |
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===Patch Sets=== | ===Patch Sets=== | ||
| − | Patch | + | Patch sets only contain the files that have changed between the immediately-previous version and the latest version (for example, a patch set for version 1.1.2 is '''only''' valid for a 1.1.1 installation). We provide these to make updating both quicker and easier for those of our customers who stay current and up-to-date with the latest WHMCS releases. Because they include only the changed files, patch sets have fewer files to upload, making the upgrade process quicker and simpler to perform. |
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| − | + | * A patch set version contains <tt>_patch</tt> within the zip folder filename and <tt>Distro Type: Patch Set</tt> within the included <tt>README.txt</tt> file. | |
| + | * You cannot use patch sets for new installations. They are only valid for upgrades. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:33, 2 May 2022
WHMCS makes several different types of releases and with different distribution options.
- You can download the latest full release from our members area. We recommend reading our Release Notes and Changelogs prior to installation or upgrading.
- For installation steps, see Installing WHMCS.
- For upgrade steps, see Upgrading.
Contents
Release Types
Feature
A feature release introduces major new features and functionality. It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number: x.X.x. It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance-related updates (see below).
Maintenance
A maintenance release may contain bug fixes and security updates as well as usability improvements for the WHMCS product. It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number: x.x.X. It may also contain minor features or improvements to existing features.
Distribution Types
Full Release
A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation. It can perform a new installation or update an existing installation (regardless of previous version).
A full release version contains _full within the zip folder filename and Distro Type: Full Version within the included README.txt file.
Patch Sets
Patch sets only contain the files that have changed between the immediately-previous version and the latest version (for example, a patch set for version 1.1.2 is only valid for a 1.1.1 installation). We provide these to make updating both quicker and easier for those of our customers who stay current and up-to-date with the latest WHMCS releases. Because they include only the changed files, patch sets have fewer files to upload, making the upgrade process quicker and simpler to perform.
- A patch set version contains _patch within the zip folder filename and Distro Type: Patch Set within the included README.txt file.
- You cannot use patch sets for new installations. They are only valid for upgrades.