Update WordPress From the Admin Dashboard Updated on November 4, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 1 Minutes, 24 Seconds to Read In this article, I’ll quickly show you how to update WordPress to the latest, greatest, and most secure version currently available. An updated WordPress installation will ensure your WordPress site is as fast as can be and helps protect your website from malicious users. It’s really a very simple process to upgrade WordPress, that said you do want to take some caution before just diving right in. I’d recommend that you backup your WordPress site in case anything goes wrong. Upgrade WordPress to the Latest Version Login to your WordPress admin dashboard.At the top of the WordPress admin dashboard, you should see that a newer version of WordPress is available, click on Please update now to be taken to the Updates page.If you don’t see that link for some reason, you can also click on the update icon at the top, or click on the Updates link in the menu on the left.You will see a message stating “An updated version of WordPress is available.” Click the button that begins with Update to version and lists the available upgrade. In this example, it is WordPress 6.1 The update process will begin immediately. When it is complete, you will see a “What’s New” page showing what is included in the latest update. You should now know how to update WordPress to the latest version available. After that, you’ll probably also be interested in learning how to update a WordPress plugin, or update a WordPress theme to ensure your full WordPress installation is completely up to date and secure. Learn how to customize and safely automate updates for WordPress core files, plugins, and themes with Total Upkeep Premium. Share this Article IC InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles How to Install WordPress using Softaculous W3 Total Cache – Guide to WordPress Caching Cleaning Up Old Post Metadata in WordPress Getting Started Guide: WordPress How to Enable or Disable Automatic WordPress Updates How to Optimize your WordPress Database with WP-Optimize Settings How to Migrate a WordPress site from BlueHost WordPress Scope of Service How to Create and Add a Logo To WordPress How to Disable the WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) in WordPress
I recommend following our WordPress troubleshooting guide to narrow the cause of the problem down further. Thank you, John-Paul
Hi Guys, facing issue on wp site with admin login once I have logged in admin there is not showing dashbord 🙁
Hello Prashant, Sorry for the issues with your WordPress site. The problem might be related to plugins or themes loaded on the site. If you have not tried reading through the WordPress 4.8 master list for Fixing WordPress. If you’re still having the issue, try re-loading the core files for WordPress or discussing the issue within the WordPress support forum. If you have any further questions or comments, please let us know. Regards, Arnel C.
