WordPress – Version Update
In this chapter, we will learn how to update WordPress to the latest version using the admin panel.
Follow these simple steps to upgrade WordPress:
Step (1) − Click on “Please Update Now” as shown on the screen below.
WordPress will notify you in the admin panel whenever a new version is available. Before proceeding with the update, it is recommended to create a full backup of your WordPress site.
Step (2) − After clicking the update link, the following page will appear. Click on the “Update Now” button to start the update process.
Step (3) − During the WordPress update process, the following message will be displayed on the screen, indicating that the upgrade is in progress.
Note − While updating WordPress, you may encounter an error such as:
Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\your wordpress folder\wp-includes\class-http.php on line 1597
To resolve this issue, follow the steps below:
- Open your WordPress directory and navigate to the wp-includes folder.
- Locate and open the class-http.php file.
- Add the following line at the beginning of the file –
set_time_limit(0); - Save the changes.
After completing these steps, your WordPress update should proceed successfully.
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