Update to Latest Version (For Existing Installations)

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Oct 15, 2026 2 min read ๐Ÿ“– MagicAI Documentation

Follow this safe upgrade workflow to update an existing deployment of MagicAI to v11.2.0 (Official Release: 24 September 2026) while preserving all users, content, templates, and database records.

Official Update Release (24 September 2026 - v11.20)

Core script updates are restricted to authorized private category access. The Extended License Patch is publicly downloadable below:

Download Extended License Patch (Public Access)
Pre-Upgrade Backup Recommendation

Always export a full database backup (.sql) and archive your root folder (especially .env and /public/uploads/) before proceeding with any script update.

Upgrade Workflow

1

Extract Update Package

Extract your MagicAI Update Archive (magicai_11.20.zip) Private Access directly into your Project Root Folder, overwriting existing core files.

Preserve .env

Ensure your existing .env file is preserved and not replaced by an empty template.

2

Run System Migration Endpoint

Open your browser and visit the automated migration updater:

BROWSER URL
https://yourdomain.com/update-manual

Migration Sync The system will automatically run all database migrations, create new column indexes, and update registered schemas.

3

Re-apply Extended License Patch & Database Settings

If core files were overwritten by the update, download and extract the Extended License Patch (MEGA) directly into your Project Root Folder (confirm overwrite).

Then, in phpMyAdmin, execute the license configuration query on settings_two:

SQL QUERY
UPDATE `settings_two` 
SET 
  `liquid_license_type` = 'Extended License', 
  `liquid_license_domain_key` = 'License' 
WHERE `settings_two`.`id` = 1;
4

Clear System & Menu Caches

Flush both cache endpoints to clear compiled views and regenerate menus:

Cache Action URL
Main Cache yourdomain.com/cache-clear
Menu Cache yourdomain.com/cache-clear-menu

Upgrade Completed

All Set!

Your MagicAI installation is now running version 11.2.0 (Released 24 September 2026) with all previous data intact and extended license features fully operational.