Update Guide

How to update PostUno to the latest version

Important:

🔄 Update Overview
Updating PostUno is a simple 3-step process:
1. Download
the latest version from CodeCanyon
2. Upload
the updater zip file to your server
3. Clear cache
using artisan command

Important:

⚠️ Before You Update
1. Backup your database
- Export your database via phpMyAdmin or command line
2. Backup your files
- Download a copy of your current installation
3. Check the changelog
- Review what's new in the update

Step 1: Download Latest Version

📥 Download from CodeCanyon:
 Access Your Downloads

1. Log in to your CodeCanyon account

2. Navigate to your Downloads page

3. Find PostUno in your purchased items

4. Click "Download" and select "All files & documentation"

Extract the Package

After downloading, unzip the package. You will find:

postuno-package/
├── PostUno-Social-Media-Manager-vX.X.zip    (Full installation)
├── postuno_updater_vX.X_to_vX.X.zip         (Update package)
└── documentation/                            (Documentation files)

For updates, you only need the updater zip file:

The version numbers indicate: from_version → to_version

Step 2: Upload Updater Package

📤 Upload to Server
Upload the Update File

Local Server:
  XAMPP: C:\xampp\htdocs\postuno\
  Valet: ~/Sites/postuno/

Live Server:
  cPanel: public_html/ (or your PostUno directory)
  VPS: /var/www/postuno/

Extract the Update

Option A: Using File Manager (cPanel)

  1. Navigate to your PostUno directory in File Manager

  2. Upload the postuno_updater_vX.X_to_vX.X.zip file

  3. Right-click the zip file and select "Extract"

  4. Confirm extraction to the current directory

  5. Delete the zip file after extraction

Option B: Using Terminal (SSH/Command Line)

# Navigate to your PostUno directory
cd /path/to/postuno

# Extract the updater (replace with your actual filename)
unzip postuno_updater_v1.1_to_v1.2.zip -o

# Remove the zip file after extraction
rm postuno_updater_v1.1_to_v1.2.zip
Important:

When prompted to overwrite existing files, select
"Yes to All"
to ensure all files are updated correctly.

Step 3: Clear Application Cache

🧹 Clear Cache
Run Artisan Commands:
After extracting the update files, clear the application cache to apply changes:

Via Terminal (SSH/Command Line):

# Navigate to your PostUno directory
cd /path/to/postuno

# Clear all caches
php artisan cache:clear
php artisan config:clear
php artisan view:clear
php artisan route:clear

# Or use this single command to clear everything
php artisan optimize:clear

If you don't have SSH access:

Some hosting providers offer a terminal in cPanel. Look for "Terminal" in your cPanel dashboard.

Verify the Update

After clearing the cache:

  1. Log in to your PostUno admin panel

  2. Check the version number in the footer or settings

  3. Verify that all features are working correctly

Important:

✅ Update Complete!
Your PostUno installation has been successfully updated. If you encounter any issues:
1. Check the Troubleshooting Guide
2. Contact Support for assistance

Update Troubleshooting

🔧 Common Update Issues - White Screen After Update
Solution: Clear all caches and check file permissions:

php artisan optimize:clear
chmod -R 755 storage bootstrap/cache

Class Not Found Errors

Solution: Regenerate the autoload files

composer dump-autoload

Database Migration Errors:

Solution: Run database migrations if required by the update

php artisan migrate