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The current stable version, at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org], is always recommended. This version has been tested and declared stable, and has all the latest features and security enhancements. Please read the client and server requirements for more information on installation requirements, in order to make certain your server will be able to run the current stable version of SMF. If you are preparing to install SMF for the first time, you should install the current stable version.
The current stable version, at [http://download.simplemachines.org download.simplemachines.org], is always recommended. This version has been tested and declared stable, and has all the latest features and security enhancements. Please read the client and server requirements for more information on installation requirements, in order to make certain your server will be able to run the current stable version of SMF. If you are preparing to install SMF for the first time, you should install the current stable version.


For forums that are limited to running earlier branches of SMF, the current stable version of that branch is recommended. This version has the latest available security features.  
For forums running earlier branches of SMF, the current stable version of that branch is recommended. This version has the latest available security features.  
For more information, please read about [[Installing]],  [[Upgrading]], and [[Patching]] SMF. If you wish to convert from another forum system to SMF, please also read about [[Converting]] to SMF.
For more information, please read about [[Installing]],  [[Upgrading]], and [[Patching]] SMF. If you wish to convert from another forum system to SMF, please also read about [[Converting]] to SMF.


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===Deprecated series===
===Deprecated series===
The {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x series is deprecated. There will be no new features. Security updates and/or fixes for any major bugs will be made as required, in the best judgement of the team. This series is still supported by the SMF team.  Upgrading to the current stable version is recommended, as long as your server meets the [[Requirements]] for the current series. If this is difficult because of modifications and other customizations, upgrading to the most recent version of {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x is recommended as a an alternative. The most recent version of the {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series has the latest security features for {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x forums, and several update and upgrade options can be found in the [http://download.simplemachines.org/?archive SMF archives]
The {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x series is deprecated. There will be no new features. Security updates and/or fixes for any major bugs will be made as required, in the best judgement of the team. This series is still supported by the SMF team, however, upgrading to the current stable version is recommended. Even if this is difficult because of modifications and other customizations, upgrading to the most recent version of {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x is required to make a forum safe. The most recent version of the {{{deprecatedseries|}}}.x series has the latest security features for {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x forums, and several update and upgrade options can be found in the [http://download.simplemachines.org/?archive SMF archives]


To bring a {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x series forum up to the latest version, please [[Upgrading|upgrade]].
To bring a {{Which version number|deprecatedseries}}.x series forum up to the latest version, please [[Upgrading|upgrade]].

Revision as of 16:07, 21 July 2013

The current stable version, at download.simplemachines.org, is always recommended. This version has been tested and declared stable, and has all the latest features and security enhancements. Please read the client and server requirements for more information on installation requirements, in order to make certain your server will be able to run the current stable version of SMF. If you are preparing to install SMF for the first time, you should install the current stable version.

For forums running earlier branches of SMF, the current stable version of that branch is recommended. This version has the latest available security features. For more information, please read about Installing, Upgrading, and Patching SMF. If you wish to convert from another forum system to SMF, please also read about Converting to SMF.

Current Stable Version

The current stable version is 2.0.16

Older versions of the current series

If you are running an earlier version in the current series (a version in the 2.0.x earlier than version 2.0.16) it is recommended that you update to the current stable version as soon as possible. The current stable version has all the latest security enhancements, features, and bug fixes. To bring your forum to the latest version in the current series, your options may include:

Deprecated series

The 1.1.x series is deprecated. There will be no new features. Security updates and/or fixes for any major bugs will be made as required, in the best judgement of the team. This series is still supported by the SMF team, however, upgrading to the current stable version is recommended. Even if this is difficult because of modifications and other customizations, upgrading to the most recent version of 1.1.x is required to make a forum safe. The most recent version of the .x series has the latest security features for 1.1.x forums, and several update and upgrade options can be found in the SMF archives

To bring a 1.1.x series forum up to the latest version, please upgrade.

Obsolete series

The 1.0.x series is obsolete and is no longer supported at simplemachines.org. It is recommended that the administrator obtain any assistance required to upgrade to the current stable version. No new features, bug fixes, or security updates will be released for the 1.0.x series. While obsolete series can be found in the SMF archives, they are recommended only for reference when preparing to upgrade to the current stable version.

Please upgrade to bring your files and database up to date.

Development versions

Development versions (beta or RC) are not recommended for live SMF forums, as they are still being tested. Interested admins may install development versions, in order to familiarize themselves with new features and options for users and administrators, and for testing. They are available at download.simplemachines.org. Many of your favorite mods may not be compatible with the development versions of the forum. Check your mods' support threads for more information on mods.



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