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Upgrading Your DreamFactory Instance

by Jason Gilmore

calendar icon January 18, 2026

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Upgrading your DreamFactory instance is in most cases a very straightforward process, generally requiring less than thirty minutes to complete in addition to the time spent configuring a new host server. Most of the work is automated thanks to the platform installers we've included with each release since version 3.0 (click here to learn more).

We've recently updated our guide to include a new comprehensive section on upgrading your environment, which you can read here. If you're in need of additional guidance, keep in mind that we regularly assist clients all over the world with the upgrading needs. Please get in touch with questions!
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