Step 1: Backup Your Website
Before updating the plugin, creating a backup of your website is essential. This ensures you can restore your site if anything goes wrong during the update process.
Creating a Full Site Backup
- Using Hosting Provider Tools: Many hosting providers offer tools to create backups. Check your hosting dashboard for backup options.
- Using a Backup Plugin: You can use a WordPress backup plugin like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or Duplicator to create a full site backup.
- Database Backup: Ensure that your database is also backed up. Most backup plugins handle this automatically, but you can use tools like phpMyAdmin for a manual backup.
Step 2: Check Compatibility
Before updating, verify that the new e-cab Taxi Booking Manager plugin is compatible with your WordPress version and other essential plugins.
Step 3: Download the Latest Version
You can download the latest version from the WordPress plugin repository or mage-people website.
Downloading from the Plugin Repository
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- You will see an “Update Now” link next to the e-cab Taxi Booking Manager plugin if an update is available. Click on it to update automatically.
Downloading Manually
- Visit the source for the paid version, go to the mage-people site, and go to the WordPress repository for the free version.
- Download the latest version to your computer.
Step 4: Update the Plugin
Automatic Update
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- Locate the e-cab Taxi Booking Manager plugin.
- Click on the “Update Now” link if it appears.
Manual Update
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins and deactivate the e-cab Taxi Booking Manager plugin.
- Delete the deactivated plugin.
- Click on Add New and then Upload Plugin.
- Upload the new version of the plugin file you downloaded.
- Activate the newly uploaded plugin.
Step 5: Verify the Update
- Functionality Check: Test the plugin’s features to ensure they work correctly.
- Conflict Check: Verify that the update does not conflict with other plugins or your theme.
- Clear Cache: If you use a caching plugin, clear your website’s cache to ensure the latest changes are reflected.
Step 6: Contact Support if Needed
If you encounter any issues during the update process, please get in touch with our support team for assistance.