# How to upgrade Magento extensions

> Upgrade your Magento extensions quickly using the built-in Magento Connect Manager.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/magento-getting-started/how-to-upgrade-magento-extensions
Updated: 2026-06-09

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You can upgrade your Magento extensions directly from the Magento admin panel using the built-in Magento Connect Manager.

:::warning
Always back up your Magento store - including files and database - before applying any extension upgrade. You can create a backup from within cPanel.
:::

## Access the Magento Connect Manager

1. Log in to your Magento admin panel.
2. Navigate to **System** > **Magento Connect** > **Magento Connect Manager**.

![Magento Connect Manager menu](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/eb/28/eb289d73dbaac4fa313e5af7227bde6281c78bcd.png)

## Check for available upgrades

1. On the **Manage Existing Extensions** tab, click **Check for Upgrades**.

![Check for Upgrades button](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/c8/10/c81011dec4b6ee2369e8686f08df03c9f36c45ce.png)

The Magento Connect Manager will connect to the Magento server and check for updates. Any extension with an available upgrade will be highlighted in yellow.

![Extension highlighted in yellow indicating an available upgrade](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/74/2e/742eacc2bd824b5a1543c7edaa45178633ac509c.png)

## Apply the upgrade

1. Use the **Actions** drop-down menu next to the extension to select the version you want to upgrade to.
2. Click **Commit Changes** to begin the upgrade.

![Commit Changes button](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/03/62/0362efced316d195dc6941b1d7e3ba19019145b2.png)

The selected upgrade will be downloaded and applied automatically.

3. Once the upgrade is complete, click **Refresh** to update the extension list.
4. Click **Return to Admin** to check whether any new configuration settings or features are available for the upgraded extension.

If you need further help, please open a support ticket from within your MyKualo client area.

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