<h3>Upgrading through the Joomla Admin Control Panel</h3>

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As with any software, it is essential to keep your website application up to date for   a number of reasons.  Aside from the benefits of new features, performance enhancements and common bug fixes, updating your application will keep it as safe and secure as possible.  Software that runs on the internet tends to have frequent updates, so we encourage you to check often (at least once a month) for any updates and patches that may apply to your site.  These updates often include critical security updates that will prevent your site from being vulnerable to common hacking methods. Included below are instructions on how to check to see if any updates are available to Joomla and how to apply the updates.

Joomla: Upgrading

Upgrading through the Joomla Admin Control Panel