<p>Detailed instructions are now provided here: <a href="https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/upgrade.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/upgrade.html</a></p>

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2018-04-06T13:21:27.130Z
Thanks, just reread - nice touch that composer isn't required for those not ready for it just yet, even though it appears the more efficient approach
user2569
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2018-04-06T12:52:53.920Z
2018-04-06T12:52:53.920Z
Matt Wilcox
<p>I found this video more helpful. But yes, you'll need composer is you are going to follow this video</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i029_DNFsmc&amp;ab_channel=CraftQuest" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i029_DNFsmc&amp;ab_channel=CraftQuest</a></p>

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2022-11-15T09:23:46.870Z
2022-11-15T09:23:46.870Z
Siyabulela Mhleli Khumalo
<p>Now Craft 3 is available as a download, do you need to use composer for any part of upgrading a Craft 2 site to Craft 3 (if Craft 3 has been downloaded)?</p>

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Update Craft 2 to 3?
# Update Craft 2 to 3?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-04-06)

Now Craft 3 is available as a download, do you need to use composer for any part of upgrading a Craft 2 site to Craft 3 (if Craft 3 has been downloaded)?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-04-06. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Detailed instructions are now provided here: <https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/upgrade.html>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks, just reread - nice touch that composer isn't required for those not ready for it just yet, even though it appears the more efficient approach  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2022-11-15. Score: 1

I found this video more helpful. But yes, you'll need composer is you are going to follow this video

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i029_DNFsmc&ab_channel=CraftQuest>


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