How to update a plugin

We are actively engaged in enhancing and updating the plugins we created to ensure optimal functionality and compatibility with the latest technologies. When bug is found or some new improvement is added, we update our product and a newer version of it is released.

1) Updating an existing plugin - Version 4.0 and above

You can download the newer versions of the plugin you purchased any time from your profile in our website. Once you have downloaded the latest files you can follow the steps below.

Note!

Please note that updating your plugin does not affect your saved information. Do not worry, you will not loose any data.

  1. Go to Administration => Configuration => Plugins and then Local Plugins.
  2. At the top right corner you will see a button Upload plugin or theme.
  3. Popup will appear asking you to upload a file. Choose your zip file and click Upload plugin or theme button.
  4. Find your plugin and click Install.
  5. Restart your application, so that the newer version to be applied and installed correctly.
Note!

If you made any changes to the .cshtml (Views) or .css (Styling) files, you need to make a backup copy. When the update is successfully applied after step 5 you can paste your changes to the newer version.

Now you are using latest version of the plugin/theme. Enjoy!

2) Updating an existing plugin - Version 4.0 and below

You can download the newer versions of the plugin you purchased any time from your profile in our website. Once you have downloaded the latest files you can follow the steps below.

Note!

Please note that updating your plugin does not affect your saved information. Do not worry, you will not loose any data.

  1. Go to your Plugins folder of your NopCommerce installation.
  2. Delete the Noptech.Core and the plugin's name you are updating.
  3. Copy the same folders from the latest package and paste them in the Plugins folder.

    Please note!

    Do not replace the files! Always delete the old files and paste the new files.

  4. Restart your application so the newer version to be applied.
  5. Optional: If you made any changes to the .css or .cshtml files, now is the time to merge them.
Note!

Please note that updating your plugin does not affect your saved information. Do not worry, you will not loose any data.

Now you are using latest version of the plugin/theme. Enjoy!