Updating Booknetic Plugin

Keeping your Booknetic plugin up to date is helpful for performance and security. This guide will explain all the different ways you can update and help you find the one best for your needs.

Benefits of Regular Updates

Keeping your booking system regularly updated is paramount to having one that is properly running. Here are the benefits you receive through an update:

• New features and enhancements towards smooth business operations
• Better compatibility with WordPress and other plugins enhances the elimination of risk elements and disputes
• Fixing known bugs, enhancing performance

Standard Update Through WordPress

The simple way to carry out the update would be through the WordPress dashboard:

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and click "Plugins.”
2. Search for Booknetic in your usual plugin list and if there is an update pending, you will see the update notification.
3. Click "Update Now" and just let the whole process finish.

Note: You can choose to enable auto-updates to not bother about missing out on the latest version anytime.

Manual Update Process (Not recommended)

In cases where you cannot apply automatic updates, manual updates can be performed like this:

1. Download the latest version from your purchasing system (Codecanyon, AppSumo, etc.)
2. Unzip the downloaded file on your local drive
3. Backup your website completely-it's highly important for data protection.
4. Connect to your website using an FTP client like FileZilla.
5. Delete the existing Booknetic folder from your plugins directory.

Upload the new booknetic folder to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory. This updates the Plugin on your WordPress site.

Clean Installation Method

In case you are having problems, it might be the better option to do a new installation:

1. Export your current data via Booknetic Settings > Export & Import.

Uninstall any existing plugin installations.

• Deactivate first

• Delete the plugin the afterwards. Do the same to any add-ons you have installed from Booknetic's BooStore.

Proceed to install the latest version.

Import the previously saved settings and booking data.

Beta Program Participation

If you are interested in trying out new features, Booknetic now has the option of joining the beta program:

1. Go to the Booknetic dashboard, and open up the help center
2. Select "Join beta”
3. Read the terms, and accept before proceeding

To explicitly exit the beta program, follow these steps again and tap on the option for leaving the beta program.

Post-Update Checklist

After any update, make sure:

• All your Booknetic add-ons are updated to the latest version.
• Site cache is cleared, especially when a caching plugin is used.
• Basic system tests should be performed to confirm core functionality.

Keeping Booknetic up-to-date has the benefit of maintaining the performance of your booking system at its best while being really secure. Select the one most comfortable for you based on your technical inclination and needs.

In keeping Booknetic updated, your booking system is always going to be improved in performance, security, and features. Whether automatic, manual or reinstallation, it is quite easy and hassle-free, and you are always there with the best service for your clients.