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Updates Tab in Settings
An Updates tab under Admin > Settings shows your installed version, the latest release, its release notes and the time of the last check.
What You Get
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One-Click Update Now
Update Now asks you to confirm the downtime, then queues the update. Your site is offline while the new release installs and comes back on the new version.
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Optional Automatic Installs
Install Updates Automatically is off by default. Turn it on and the daily check at 03:30 server time installs a newer release in the background.
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Backups Before Every Update
Each update backs up your database and application code first. MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite are supported, with no external dump tool needed.
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Automatic Rollback Attempt
If installation fails, the updater tries to restore the code and database backups, removes files the update added and takes the site out of maintenance mode.
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Checks Before It Starts
Before an update starts, your site checks PHP, write permissions and free disk space, and admins get a bell notice listing anything that blocks it.
How It Works
Install the Plugin
Download the plugin ZIP, upload it in Admin > Plugins, enter your license code in Configure, save and activate it.
Check for Releases
Open Admin > Settings > Updates and use Check Now to see the latest release and its notes. Checking never starts an update.
Update Your Site
Click Update Now and confirm the downtime, or turn on automatic installs so new releases install after the daily check.
Requirements
- Zender 5.0 or later
- A server set up with autosetup.sh
- PHP CLI 8.4 or later with proc_open enabled
- Writable application and storage folders
- Free disk space of at least three times the release ZIP
- Scheduled tasks and queue worker running
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auto Update for Zender?
Auto Update for Zender is a plugin for Zender that checks for new releases and installs them from the admin panel, backing up your database and code first.
Does it work on shared hosting?
One-click updates need a server set up with autosetup.sh. Checks and update notices still work on shared hosting, and you can always update for free on any host by uploading the new release files and opening /upgrade.
What happens if an update fails?
The updater tries to restore the code and database backups and take the site out of maintenance mode. If some recovery steps fail, the Updates tab shows the reason and the backup paths so you or your host can restore by hand.
Do I still need my own backups?
Yes. Each update backs up the database and application code, but not your uploaded files. Keep your regular hosting backups too, and save the shown recovery backups before trying an update again.
Is it free with an Extended license?
Yes. Zender Extended license holders get Auto Update for Zender at no extra cost. With a Regular license, it is sold at the price shown on this page.
Do I need Zender to use it?
Auto Update for Zender is an add-on for Zender and requires a Zender 5 installation. The requirements are listed on this page.
How do I get Auto Update for Zender after buying?
After buying, sign in at https://dashboard.titansys.dev with the Envato login button to download it and get support.