XF 1.5 Process of upgrading

[KevRog]

We're currently using 1.5.10 and we want to upgrade to 1.5.21. What is the process to upgrade to the new version? Before we apply the update, we want to test if it will be safe for the current setup we have. We would like to set up a staging site. Is there a configuration file associated with the forum?

 

[sbj]

https://xenforo.com/help/upgrades/

Basically you just download the upgrade package from the client area, upload them to the correct directory in your server, and then you run /install.
You can skip all the in-between versions and go straight to 1.5.21. Important is to get the upgrade package.

Before you do, take a backup of course.

And for testing purposes, just use a localhost setup. It is easily done.
Donwload XAMPP.
Move your XF directory files to htdocs in XAMPP. Upload your database by either using localhost/phpmyadmin or by using shell.
Then you have on your local machine a copy of your live server. And do a test upgrade there.

 

[Paul B]

There is a guide to set up a test installation here: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/how-to-duplicate-a-live-site-to-use-as-a-test-site.2792/

There shouldn't be too many issues changing third point releases - possibly add-ons and most likely third party styles need updating.