If you have an existing installation of the Form Builder module for WHMCS and you’ve obtained a newer version of the module, follow the steps below to upgrade:
- Backup Your Existing Installation:
- Before proceeding with the upgrade, it’s essential to create a backup of your existing Form Builder module files and your WHMCS database. This ensures that you can revert to the previous version if needed.
- Obtain the New Version:
- Download the latest version of the Form Builder module. You should receive a zip file named “form-builder-x.x.x.zip” (or a similar version number) after purchase.
- Extract the Module Files:
- Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to your local computer.
- Connect to Your Server via FTP:
- Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla, WinSCP) to connect to your WHMCS server using your FTP credentials.
- Navigate to WHMCS Root Directory:
- In the FTP client, navigate to the root directory where your WHMCS installation is located.
- Replace the Existing Module Files:
- Locate the “modules” directory within the WHMCS root directory.
- Open the “modules/addons/” directory.
- Replace the existing “form-builder” folder with the updated one from the extracted files.
- Update the Module Version:
- Log in to your WHMCS admin area.
- Go to “Setup” -> “Addon Modules” and locate “Form Builder” in the list.
- Check the “Version” column and verify that it matches the new version you installed.
- If necessary, click the “Configure” button next to “Form Builder” and update the version number to match the new version.
- Testing the Upgrade:
- After completing the upgrade, it’s crucial to thoroughly test the functionality of the Form Builder module.
- Create and submit test forms to ensure that all features and integrations are working as expected.
If you encounter any issues during the upgrade process or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to assist you!
Note: If there are any specific instructions or considerations related to the upgrade process for a particular version, please ensure to include those details in the documentation.
That covers the upgrade process for your Form Builder module. I hope this guide helps your clients seamlessly upgrade to the latest version!