> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anodyne-productions.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Update guide

> Step-by-step instructions to update to the latest version of Nova

Before you get started updating Nova, make sure you have the following things ready to go:

* An FTP client for accessing your server
* The latest copy of Nova downloaded from the [Anodyne site](https://anodyne-productions.com) and unzipped
* A solid, recent backup of your site

## Updating Nova

<Steps>
  <Step title="Backup your site">
    While we don't anticipate any problems, if something *does* happen, you'll be glad you have a recent backup of your site and database to restore from. If you're not sure how to do that, check out our [guide on backing up Nova](/knowledge-base/v3/guides/backing-up-nova).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Rename Nova">
    Once you've finished backing up your site, rename the `nova` directory to `nova_backup` on the server.

    <Info>
      We recommend *renaming* the `nova` directory rather than deleting it at this stage in the unlikely event you need to restore back to the previous version of Nova your site was running.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Nova">
    Upload the new `nova` directory from the zip archive you downloaded from the Anodyne site. (This will give you the code for the latest version.)

    <Note>
      Due to the size of the `vendor` directory, this could take several minutes depending on the speed of your internet connection. During this time, anyone attempting to visit your site will be shown a message that the site is undergoing maintenance.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the update">
    Navigate to `{your-site}/setup` in your browser and you'll be guided through the update process. Once the update process is complete, you'll be redirected to your site and Nova will be ready to use again.
  </Step>
</Steps>