<p>Upgrade instructions are found <a href="https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/upgrade.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>, although i wouldn't recommend it as an end user. You want to backup your database in case something goes wrong, change file paths/content, etc. Even if you have the access and knowledge to run the scripts, you should have a developer do this for you.</p>

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2018-05-23T19:26:57.397Z
2018-05-23T19:26:57.397Z
John
<p>There's a support article here worth reading that discusses the things you should consider before updating to Craft 3, especially if you are an end user.</p>

<p><a href="https://craftcms.com/support/should-we-update-to-craft-3" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://craftcms.com/support/should-we-update-to-craft-3</a></p>

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2018-05-24T22:25:43.373Z
2018-05-24T22:25:43.373Z
Brad Bell
<p>I am an end user and see there is a 3.0 version. Can I upgrade for free and what steps do I need to take to do that?</p>

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2018-05-23T19:23:56.640Z
What do you mean "end user"? Are you not a developer? Do you not have full admin access?
Lindsey D
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How can I upgrade to version 3.0 as a user?
# How can I upgrade to version 3.0 as a user?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-05-23)

I am an end user and see there is a 3.0 version. Can I upgrade for free and what steps do I need to take to do that?

**Tags:** upgrades

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What do you mean "end user"? Are you not a developer? Do you not have full admin access?  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2018-05-23. Score: 1

Upgrade instructions are found [here](https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/upgrade.html), although i wouldn't recommend it as an end user. You want to backup your database in case something goes wrong, change file paths/content, etc. Even if you have the access and knowledge to run the scripts, you should have a developer do this for you.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2018-05-24. Score: 1

There's a support article here worth reading that discusses the things you should consider before updating to Craft 3, especially if you are an end user.

<https://craftcms.com/support/should-we-update-to-craft-3>


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