Orangescrum frequently releases new updates for features, performance, and security. Keeping your instance up-to-date ensures you benefit from the latest improvements.
Before Upgrading
- Take a full backup of both database and uploads.
- Notify users and schedule downtime.
- Note your current version (Settings → About Orangescrum).
Upgrade Steps (Docker Method)
Pull the latest image:
docker pull orangescrum:latest
1. Stop existing containers:
docker compose down
2. Start new containers with updated image:
docker compose up -d –build
3. Verify the version from the web UI.
Upgrade Steps (Manual Installation)
- Backup /config and /uploads.
- Download the latest release from Orangescrum’s release page or your customer portal.
- Replace application files except /config and /webroot/uploads.
- Run database migration scripts if included.
Restart web services:
sudo systemctl restart apache2
Version Compatibility: Always check the release notes for required PHP or DB version changes before upgrading.
For enterprise users, staging upgrades are highly recommended.