InstantUpgrade: 1.0 beta

Alex Günsche · February 11, 2008

Changelog for this page:

  • 14.02.08, 00:16 CET: beta2 uploaded, download links updated.
  • 15.02.08, 22:07 CET: 1.0 beta2 has now been put on the official Instant Upgrade page, v0.2 has been moved. This page is now obsolete.
  • 16.02.08, 10:44 CET: Moved the comments to the new page, too.

The popular InstantUpgrade plugin has become one of the most popular WordPress plugins — even though it is not too easy to use. The next version of InstantUpgrade will hopefully be as popular as the current one, but it is much easier to use!

How come? InstantUpgrade does now offer the possibilty to transfer files via FTP, with the blog owner’s FTP account data. So, you do no longer have to make all WordPress files writable, and you don’t need a chmod procedure once you want to get rid of the plugin. Simply insert the FTP account data, and you are ready to upgrade.

Attention: This version of the plugin is a beta release. If you want to play safe, please use the older, but extensively tested version. This beta release is for experienced users!


Installation

Please note: Upgrading a web application is a critical task. Of course we did our best to create a stable and careful software. Still, please be sure to have working backups. If you encounter problems with this beta version, leave a comment on this page.

Download

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  • Download it.
  • Unpack it and upload it into your WordPress plugins folder.
  • Activate the plugin in your admin panel.
  • Go to Options » InstantUpgrade and pick an upgrade method. FTP is usually recommended.
  • For FTP: Enter your FTP account data.
  • For HTTP: You will very likely have to make lots of files writable. Follow the instructions.

As soon as the plugin is installed and the configuration is done, you can go to Manage » InstantUpgrade and perform the actual upgrades.

Please: If you use this beta release, come back and tell us if you were successful, and if not, what errors you encountered. Thank you.

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One comment so far on “InstantUpgrade: 1.0 beta”

  1. whitetern on April 2, 2008 at 23:49 #

    not to be rude here. just concerned about sensitivite information incase i consider using this plugin.

    when i provide my FTP account data through plugin, is the data stored in your server? if so how well are they protected and how long are they kept in your server?

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