---
title: "Updating Versions"
slug: "updating-versions"
updated: 2026-10-23T13:58:47Z
published: 2026-10-23T13:58:47Z
canonical: "api-docs.blinkpayment.co.uk/updating-versions"
---

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

# Updating Versions

Update by uploading the new zip over the installed plugin, then check your settings and place a test order. Back up first, so you can roll back if something looks wrong.

### Before you update

1. Back up your site files and database.
2. Note your current version on the Plugins page.
3. Read [Plugin release notes](/v1/docs/woocommerce-plugin-release-notes) for the version you are moving to, and any action it may ask for.

### Update steps

1. Download the latest zip from the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/Blink-Payment/Blink-WooCommerce-v2/releases/latest).
2. In WordPress, go to **Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin** and choose the zip.
3. Click **Install Now**. WordPress will tell you the plugin is already installed; click **Replace current with uploaded**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/9c416fea-65f9-4037-bfc4-6ac74dcbc431/Images/Documentation/image(69).png)
4. Go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Blink**. Your keys, test mode setting and payment methods are kept when you update.
5. Place a test order following Test before going live.

### Updating to a new release

Every release's changes are listed in the [Plugin release notes](/v1/docs/woocommerce-plugin-release-notes). Most updates need no action beyond the steps above. If a release needs you to do something, the release notes say so.

- Read the release notes for the version you are moving to before you update.
- After updating, open **WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Blink** and check everything is as you left it.
- New or changed settings are described in the settings reference on the Configure page.

### If something goes wrong

1. Go to **Plugins** and deactivate Blink Payment Gateway for WooCommerce.
2. Delete it, then install the previous version from [GitHub releases](https://github.com/Blink-Payment/Blink-WooCommerce-v2/releases).
3. Re-check your settings, then contact [integrationsupport@blinkpayment.co.uk](mailto:integrationsupport@blinkpayment.co.uk) with the version numbers involved.

> Every release is tagged on GitHub, so you can reinstall an earlier version if you need to.