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).
#### Prerequisites Before beginning the upgrade: - Ensure you have a functional Syncplify Server v6/v7 installation - Verify your license is covered by an active maintenance plan - [Download](https://syngo.to/dl) the Syncplify Server v8 installer - Close any applications that might be accessing the server #### Upgrade Process The upgrade from v6/v7 to v8 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.