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# Upgrading Connectware

Upgrade Connectware on Docker or Kubernetes.

This chapter explains how to upgrade your existing Connectware installation to the latest version, covering both Docker and Kubernetes environments. You'll learn about version compatibility, backup procedures, and how to safely migrate your configuration and data.

{% hint style="warning" %}

## Downgrading to previous Connectware versions is not supported

{% endhint %}

Before you upgrade, check [Connectware Upgrade Paths](/2-6-1/deployment/upgrading-connectware/upgrade-paths.md) to determine whether your upgrade requires intermediate steps:

{% content-ref url="/pages/2IouMBQ10t0eNPOLKoEm" %}
[Connectware Upgrade Paths](/2-6-1/deployment/upgrading-connectware/upgrade-paths.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

For detailed instructions on each upgrade step, refer to:

{% content-ref url="/pages/KAWqI9bcuYmo6Gl73WJu" %}
[Upgrading Connectware (Kubernetes)](/2-6-1/deployment/upgrading-connectware/on-kubernetes.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/mE04kzJlb34lmNjD1Vg3" %}
[Upgrading Connectware (Docker)](/2-6-1/deployment/upgrading-connectware/on-docker.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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