How to Update Drupal Module

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Updating a Drupal module involves several steps to ensure the process is smooth and doesn’t disrupt your site.

Here’s a detailed guide to help you update a Drupal module.

Read also: How to Install a Drupal Module

 

How to Update Drupal Module

Step 1: Check for Module Updates

You can check for available module updates through the Drupal admin interface. After you log in to Drupal, navigate to go to Reports -> Available updates:

From there, you can check whether your installed Drupal modules are up to date:

How to Update Drupal Module Reports Section

 

Step 2: Download the New Module Version

If you notice a module that is not up to date, it is time to fix that.

To do so, you should download the module’s latest version from the official Drupal website and upload it to your Drupal website.

Here’s how to do that step by step:

Download the Module: Go to the module’s page on Drupal.org and download the latest version:

Download Drupal Module

 

Extract the Files: Extract the downloaded archive on your computer device.

Replace the Old Module: Replace the old module files in sites/all/modules (or modules/custom or modules/contrib depending on where the module is located) with the new files. Ensure the directory name remains the same.

To do so, log in to your AwardSpace hosting panel, and navigate to File Manager:

AwardSpace hosting panel File Manager

 

Then, locate the root folder of your Drupal website:

Drupal website root folder

 

After that, go to Modules:

Drupal website Modules root folder

 

After that, replace the old module files with the ones you downloaded on your computer device. To do so, open the module’s root folder, and click on the blue Upload button at the top of the page:Upload new Drupal Module on Your Server

Then, find the extracted files on your computer device and upload them to the module’s root folder you wish to update.

 

Step 3: Run Database Updates

After updating the module files, you may need to run database updates.

Go to your-drupal-site.com/update.php.

Follow the on-screen instructions to run the update script:

Drupal Website Database Updates

 

Step 4: Clear Website Cache

It’s important to clear the cache after updating a module to ensure the changes take effect.

Via your Drupal admin panel, navigate to Configuration: Configuration -> Development -> Performance:

Clear Drupal website cache

 

Then, click on the Clear all caches button.

By following these steps, you can update a Drupal module safely and efficiently.

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