# How to Manually Update Joomla

> To manually update Joomla, navigate to the System menu, go to the Update section, and select Joomla. Initiate the update, click Choose File to locate the package, select your downloaded update package, and click Upload and Install to complete the installation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-manually-update-joomla/
Apps: Joomla
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a498bab56e05a00ff474a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the 'System' menu to access core administrative functions.
2. Go to the 'Update' section and select 'Joomla'.
3. Initiate the update process with a single action.
4. Click 'Choose File' to locate the Joomla package file field to specify your update package.
5. Select your downloaded Joomla update package.
6. Select 'Upload & Install' to complete the process by installing your selected update package.