# How to Update Wordpress Version

> To update your site in WordPress, log in to your dashboard, click the update notification at the top, select the specific version update message, and refresh the page once the update is complete.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-update-wordpress-version/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a506eab56e05a00ffd15d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard.
2. If there’s an update available, you’ll see a notification at the top of the dashboard, then click on it.
3. Scroll down and select the similar message like Update to version 6.1.1.
4. Once it is finish updating, refresh the page.
5. Keeping WordPress updated is crucial for security and functionality.