Upgrading Jira applications
Reasons to upgrade
A new version means new features, better performance, and continued support to name just a few. Here you can read more about the benefits of upgrading.
Upgrade checklist
Not sure what steps an upgrade involves, or maybe did it a thousand times and just need a quick cheat sheet? Grab this handy checklist for an overview of all steps.
Pre-upgrade steps
Let's get these steps out of the way to make sure you have a smooth upgrade.
Testing the upgrade
Create a replica of your Jira instance in a testing environment, so you can test the upgrade.
Preparing for the upgrade
Get Jira ready for the upgrade by running a health check, checking app compatibility, and creating backups.
Upgrade methods
Not sure which one to choose? Learn more about upgrade methods
Data Center
(clustered)
Better for Windows
Manual upgrade guide
Quickly roll back if upgrade fails
Keep Jira active during the upgrade