# Upgrading from v6 to v7 (Windows) This article covers the upgrade process from Syncplify Server version 6 to version 7 on Windows systems. The accompanying video demonstrates each step of this straightforward procedure. #### Prerequisites Before beginning the upgrade: - Ensure you have a functional Syncplify Server v6 installation - Verify your license is covered by an active maintenance plan - Download the Syncplify Server v7 installer - Close any applications that might be accessing the server #### Upgrade Process The upgrade from v6 to v7 is designed to be seamless and automatic: 1. **Run the installer** - Double-click the v7 installer executable 2. **Grant privileges** - Accept the Windows User Account Control (UAC) prompt 3. **Accept license** - Review and accept the software license agreement 4. **Wait for completion** - The installer handles all migration tasks automatically #### Post-Upgrade Verification After installation completes: - Refresh your browser (F5) to load the new interface - Verify your virtual sites are functioning correctly - Confirm your license information transferred properly - Log into each virtual site's Admin UI and carefully double check every setting #### Important Notes - All existing configurations, virtual sites, and license information are preserved during the upgrade - No manual migration steps are required - The upgrade process typically completes within a few minutes - Your server will be briefly unavailable during the installation #### Need Help? Watch the demonstration video below for a visual walkthrough of this process, or contact support if you encounter any issues during your upgrade at support@syncplify.com.