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# Upgrading to the latest version of AMIMOTO
As we improve the AMIMOTO AMI we roll those updates into new releases. If you previously launched a server using our AMI this guide will help you get the latest software without migrating.
The updating process takes just a few minutes to start but can take a while to finish. We recommend starting this right before a much needed coffee break.
**There are two ways to upgrade AMIMOTO:**
1. Launch a new server and migrate
2. Update the existing server using this guide
**TL;DR for updating an existing server:**
1. Create a [snapshot](https://knowledge.amimoto-ami.com/en/knowledge/automatically-create-a-ec2-snapshots?hsLang=en) or backup
2. Log in with SSH
3. Check your AMI version
4. Run the upgrade scripts
5. Restart the server
#### Target AMIs:
This update will work on the following AMIs available in the AWS Marketplace.
- [WordPress powered by AMIMOTO (HVM)](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B00LWHVJH8/)
- [WooCommerce Powered by AMIMOTO (HVM)](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B01DCGKFMQ/)
### Upgrading AMIMOTO-AMI
⚠️ Before moving ahead, don't forget to create a [snapshot](https://knowledge.amimoto-ami.com/en/knowledge/automatically-create-a-ec2-snapshots?hsLang=en) or backup!
#### 1. Log into your server with SSH
If you are not familiar with [connecting to your server with SSH](https://knowledge.amimoto-ami.com/en/knowledge/3.-connecting-to-amimoto-ami-with-ssh?hsLang=en), we've created a [how-to guide](https://knowledge.amimoto-ami.com/en/knowledge/3.-connecting-to-amimoto-ami-with-ssh?hsLang=en) for just that.
```
ssh ec2-user@example.com
```
#### 2. Check the current AMIMOTO version
```
git -C /opt/local/chef-repo/cookbooks/amimoto/ branch
```
If this returns 2016.01 you are good to go! If you are running an earlier version we recommend launching a new AMI and migrating.
#### 3. Run AMIMOTO update scripts
```
curl -L -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/amimoto-ami/amimoto-update/master/amimoto_update.2016.01.sh | sudo bash
```
Copy and paste this command into your terminal window using SSH, hit return.
Please note: this command will replace and overwrite packages of PHP and MySQL which you've installed manually.
#### 4. Reboot the server
```
sudo reboot
```
That's it!
The updates are automated so just sit back and wait. When they are complete run the sudo reboot command to finish the process.
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