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url: /gst-manager-whmcs/updating.md
description: >-
  Keep GST Manager up to date with one-click updates from Global Settings →
  Update Status — automatic daily checks, manual updates, and how Lifetime
  Support & Updates affects upgrading.
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# Updating

GST Manager provides automated update management and rollback safeguards:

* **One-click updates:** Directly updates the module from the WHMCS admin area.
* **Automated backups:** Captures a pre-update file and database snapshot before executing updates.
* **Daily checks:** Checks for new releases daily in the background.
* **Safe fallback:** Reverts files and database automatically if an update fails.

![Update Status panel showing Check for Updates and Update Now](/gst-manager-whmcs/img/gst-updating-status.png)
*Addons → GST Manager → Global Settings → Update Status*

## One-click update

Execute updates under **Addons → GST Manager → Global Settings → Update Status**:

1. **Check version:** Review the **Current Installation** version panel.
2. **Scan for updates:** Click **Check for Updates** to view release notes.
3. **Apply update:** Click **Update Now** to create a backup, download files, apply patches, and reload.

::: tip
Every one-click update takes an automatic backup *before* it changes anything, and restores automatically if something goes wrong. See [Backup and restore](/gst-manager-whmcs/backup-and-restore) for details.
:::

## Automatic daily check

The module runs automated background release checks:

* **Cached availability:** Queries release servers once daily and caches the response.
* **Instant status:** The **Update Status** panel displays update availability upon opening.
* **Manual control:** Updates are only applied when you deliberately click **Update Now**.

## Manual update

To update manually when outbound server connections are restricted:

1. **Download archive:** Obtain the latest release ZIP from your client area.
2. **Replace files:** Overwrite the `modules/addons/gst_manager/` directory on your server.
3. **Re-sync templates:** Open **Addons → GST Manager** to trigger template and database synchronizations.

## Lifetime and Support & Updates

* **Leased licenses:** Include continuous update access while the subscription remains active.
* **Lifetime licenses:** Include perpetual usage of installed releases; upgrading to newer versions requires an active **Support & Updates** plan.
* **Lapsed entitlements:** Invoicing and tax calculations continue working uninterrupted; only the **Update Now** action is restricted. Check status under **Global Settings → License Information**.

See [Licensing](/gst-manager-whmcs/licensing) for license model differences.

## If an update won't apply

If **Update Now** is disabled or returns an error:

* **Lapsed support:** Verify Support & Updates entitlement is active.
* **File permissions:** Ensure `modules/addons/gst_manager/` has write permissions.
* **Network connectivity:** Confirm outbound HTTPS connections are allowed.
* **Safe state:** Pre-update backups ensure your installation remains unchanged if an update fails.

See [Error reference](/gst-manager-whmcs/errors) and [Troubleshooting](/gst-manager-whmcs/troubleshooting).

## Related pages

* [Backup and restore](/gst-manager-whmcs/backup-and-restore) — the backup, restore, and rollback story
* [Licensing](/gst-manager-whmcs/licensing) — how your license type affects updates
* [Troubleshooting](/gst-manager-whmcs/troubleshooting) — resolving update problems