Upgrading PowerGallery 1 to PowerGallery 2

This tutorial shows you how to upgrade your PowerGallery 1 installation to PowerGallery 2.

What you need to start:

  • PowerGallery 1 installed and functioning
  • PowerGallery 2
    • Step 1: Backup PowerGallery

    When upgrading services or solutions, it is always best practice to create a backup of your files before you proceed with the upgrade process. Using whichever method works best for you, create a duplicate of your current PowerGallery files and store those files in a safe place.

    In the event that upgrade process fails, you will be able to revert to these files to return to a functioning PowerGallery.

    Step 2: Delete v1 files
    The next step is to delete the PowerGallery 1 files that you no longer need.
    1. Using your preferred FTP application, delete all the directories in your PowerGallery directory except for the following:
      • Connections (this directory maintains your database connection information)
      • Images (this directory contains all the images used for your existing galleries)
    2. Once all other directories have been deleted, you are ready to upload all PowerGallery 2 files to your PowerGallery directory.
    Step 3: Uploading files

    You can now upload your PowerGallery 2 files to your PowerGallery directory.

    1. Using your preferred FTP application, upload all the PowerGallery 2 files that are provided within the rename_and_upload_this_directory folder.
    Step 4: Run Upgrade Script

    PowerGallery 2 includes a built-in file for upgrading your PowerGallery installation. All you need to do is browse to that file within your browser and the upgrade process will run.

    1. In your preferred browser, navigate to your PowerGallery site and open the file located here:
      install_gallery/upgradev1_v2.php
    2. Once this upgrade has completed, you will be redirected to your PowerGallery login page.
    Activate PowerGallery

    After you login to your PowerGallery 2 site, you will be taken to the Setting page so that you can enter your PowerGallery serial number.

    1. Obtain your serial number from your WebAssist Download Center.
    2. Copy and paste the serial number into the first field of the serial number option.
    3. Click Save to finish updating your PowerGallery installation.
     
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