Comprehensive Guide to TYPO3 Update / Upgrade

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 Ensuring TYPO3 updates and upgrades is a pivotal responsibility for both TYPO3 agencies and developers.


I'm excited to share my experiences, which will prove invaluable for developers and agencies ranging from beginners to experts in TYPO3, especially for those working with TYPO3 version 12. By the time you finish reading this blog, you'll gain comprehensive insights into executing TYPO3 updates and upgrades effectively, leaving your clients extremely satisfied.




What is TYPO3 Update/Upgrade?
although it may seem simple, a TYPO3 update, also known as a TYPO3 upgrade, involves upgrading your current TYPO3 content management system (CMS) software to a more advanced version. This upgraded version comes with improved features and capabilities and can be executed independently or with the help of a TYPO3 agency. The main goal of a TYPO3 update is to improve the user experience by introducing new features and bolstering website security. Furthermore, a TYPO3 update plays a crucial role in improving your website's performance across various devices. Neglecting mobile optimization can result in a substantial loss of traffic. Upgrading your existing TYPO3 version to a newer one can boost your website's mobile-friendliness and overall performance, leading to reduced loading times.

TYPO3 CMS Roadmap TYPO3 is renowned for its meticulous planning and adherence to release schedules for consecutive versions. You can access details about upcoming TYPO3 CMS versions via the TYPO3 CMS roadmap..

Minor Updates: Quick updates with security patches and changes, like TYPO3 11.5.16.

Major Updates: Transition between LTS versions, such as moving from TYPO3 8.x LTS to TYPO3 11.x LTS.

Website Relaunch: Occasionally, it's better to create a new website rather than updating TYPO3 extensively.


Here's a quick overview of the steps for TYPO3 Update/Upgrade:


  • Set up your LOCAL server by downloading and transferring everything from LIVE.

  • Perform TYPO3 core and extension upgrades, conduct QA testing, and fix any bugs.

  • Ensure compatibility for all TYPO3 extensions, addressing patches, hooks, and new standards. Provide alternative solutions for incompatible extensions.

  • Upload the updated site to the DEV server (e.g., dev.yourdomain.com).

  • Seek customer approval after they test the site thoroughly.

  • Go live by deploying everything from DEV to the LIVE server.


How can you speed up the process of upgrading minor and security updates?

TYPO3 offers a convenient feature allowing you to check and apply minor/security updates directly from the TYPO3 backend. In the 'Important Actions' section of the Install Tool, you can find a function to update the TYPO3 Core. Please note that this feature is compatible with Unix and MacOS systems and requires your TYPO3 project to work with the typo3_src symlink. The document root and one path above it (../) must be writable to create new directories, and the 'tar' command must be available for source package extraction.



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