How to update WordPress

1. Have server running (if using localhost)
2. Backup old wordpress folder with everything in it
3. Delete old wordpress files and Copy in new wordpress files
4. Copy in theme(s) to new location wordpress/wp-content/themes
5. Copy in wp config file from backup location to /wordpress
6. Run database update: … /wp-admin/upgrade.php.
7. Wait for it to finish
8. Done!

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