How can I update WPML?

You can update WPML by going to the Plugins page, locating your WPML components, and clicking the update now link.

How can I update WPML to a new version?

To update WPML to a new version:

1. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
2. Locate the outdated WPML components (e.g., WPML Multilingual CMS).
3. Click the update now link.

How can I force a WPML update?

If there’s a new WPML version, but it’s not yet available on your website, you can “force-update” to the new WPML version:

1. Go to Plugins → Add Plugins.
2. Switch to the Commercial tab.
3. Click the Check for updates button.
4. Select the components that have a new version.
5. Scroll to the bottom and check the Activate after download box. 
6. Click the Download button.

How can I update a very old version of WPML?

If you haven’t updated WPML in a long time, it’s important that you update it gradually:

1. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
2. Deactivate and delete WPML and all its components.
3. Next, go to the WPML changelog and download the major WPML version closest to yours. For example, if you have WPML 3.9, the closest major version would be 4.0.8.
4. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins and upload the WPML version.
5. Repeat these steps and update WPML one major version at a time. Once you have the latest version of WPML, install the latest versions for the rest of your WPML add-ons.