# Upgrading from v6/v6 to v8 (Linux)

#### System Requirements

Before starting the upgrade process, ensure your Linux [system meets the requirements](https://docs.syncplify.com/v8/docs/setup/hardware.html) for Syncplify Server! v8 and that you have administrative privileges (**sudo** access).

<p class="callout danger">The procedure below only applies to **stand-alone** server upgrades, if you're running a **Syncplify Server! v6/v7 HA cluster**, please, [check out this article instead](https://kb.syncplify.com/books/syncplify-server/page/upgrading-a-v6v7-high-availability-ha-cluster-to-v8).</p>

#### Prerequisites Checklist

- <span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Take a full system backup or VM snapshot to quickly go back in time should anything bad happen</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Have an active Syncplify Server! v6/v7 installation</span>
- **<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Valid license</span>** with **<span style="text-decoration: underline;">active maintenance/support plan</span>** coverage (as a general rule, an active maintenance plan is required for <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**all**</span> upgrades)
- Have **root** or **sudo** privileges on the target system
- Backup of current configuration (recommended)

#### Perform the Upgrade

- [Download](https://syngo.to/dl) the most recent version of the software
- Extract the archive in a temporary location
- Open a terminal window in the directory where you extracted the installation files
- Type `sudo ./ss-setup install` and follow the on-screen prompts

#### Post-Upgrade Steps

After the upgrade completes successfully:

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2. Test all configured virtual sites for proper functionality
3. Verify user accounts and permissions are intact
4. Review the updated manual and documentation for new v8 features

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