Template:Back up

This common text is used in both the upgrade and update articles. 1 numbered parameter, the possible values are:
 * upgrade
 * update (default)
 * patching

==Backup your forum== Before starting the process, a backup should be taken. This includes, specifically, the database as it contains all the members, posts and other items in the forum. This protects the forum from accidental damage and any issues from. Although extensive testing is always carried out, sometimes unforeseen issues develop. Therefore, having a backup is crucial.

For more details on backing up your forum, please see the page backup.

Backup your files
Using an ftp client access your forum directory and download all the files and directories present in there.