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# How to update

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Check [this article](https://insights.gitbook.io/ecomm-doc/faqs/things-you-should-know-about-theme-updating) before updating Ecomm 
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There are 2 ways to update Ecomm: 

* Update Automatically (Recommended): Using **Insight Core** plugin 
* Update Manually: Upload to **Admin dashboard** or **FTP** 

### **#1 Update automatically** 

* Navigate to **Insight Core** >> **Welcome**
* Fill in your **Purchase code** and submit it. Then, you will be informed when there is an available update. Click the button **Update Now** then the theme will be automatically updated.

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### **#2 Update manually**  

* Download the theme package from ThemeForest and get the file ***ecomm-latest-version.zip*** 
* Upload file: 
  * If you use FTP, you just have to Log in to FTP, then Update file ***ecomm-latest-version.zip*** into folder **var/www/htdocs/wp-content/themes**
  * If you use the Admin dashboard
    * You need to deactivate the current Ecomm theme in **Appearance** > **Themes** by simply ***activating a different theme***. Once you activate a different theme, delete the old Ecomm theme 
    * Then simply upload and activate the ***ecomm-latest-version.zip*** file in the **Appearance** > **Themes** section like you've done when[ installing theme.](https://insights.gitbook.io/ecomm-doc/guides/how-to-install-demo)