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Upgrading to Ignition 8.3:
What You Need To Know
Thinking about bumping up to Ignition 8.3?
Great choice! Here you’ll find a collection of resources to answer your burning questions, satisfy your curious mind, and get you started.
Ignition 8.3 typically zips onto your system in less than 3 minutes under normal conditions. But the precise process will vary depending on which version of Ignition you're currently running.
Ensure a smooth upgrade by using the version-specific instructions and upgrade guides for your current Ignition version below:
Not sure what version you're on? Follow our instructions to find out which Ignition version you're running.
On Ignition 8.1?
You’re in great shape — this should be a quick and easy upgrade! Just visit the Download Ignition page, press the download button, and run the installer. That’s mostly it! Current Ignition installations are usually detected and the new version conveniently installs in the same paths and folders, unless you specify otherwise.
On Ignition 8.0?
You’re almost there — just one thing to do first. Ignition 8.3 gateways only communicate with Ignition 8.1 gateways, so you’ll need to update your system to Ignition 8.1 before 8.3 installation. No worries, just follow these step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading Ignition and refer to the 8.0 to 8.1 Upgrade Guide (link below) for any changes or conditions to be aware of.
On Ignition 7.9?
Okay, a little work to do here — but it's worth it since Ignition 7.9 is end-of-life and no longer actively supported. Getting your system 8.3-ready requires two preliminary actions: upgrading to Ignition 8.0, then again to 8.1 so your gateways can communicate. It sounds like a lot, but don’t sweat it! Just follow these step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading Ignition and consult the upgrade guides linked below for any potential additional required actions.
Still have questions?
The Ignition Upgrade Guide has you covered with details including OS-specific requirements, using ZIP files for installation, importing projects, notes about changes to the platform or modules that might require user action, and much more.
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