# Update The Plugin

There will be regular updates on the product as we always love to upgrade our product to make everything easy and comfortable for you. When you find out there is a new updated version, you need to update the plugin. 

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Both **Free** and **Pro** versions follow the same steps in updating the plugin.
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You can update the plugin in two different easy ways.

{% hint style="danger" %} <mark style="color:red;">**IMPORTANT**</mark>

Do **NOT** close the tab until you get the **Succes** or **Error** message while updating. Closing the page while updating causes WordPress to move the **Maintenance mode** which makes your site **inaccessible.**
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### First Method: via Plugins Tab

1. Go to **Plugins > Installed Plugins page,** there you will see the warning notification bar at the bottom of the plugins that have available updates.&#x20;

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2. Press the link **update now** to update the plugins. You have to update free plugin first, then update the Pro version:

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3. After the successful update, you will get the success message:

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**Preventing Automatic Updates**

To avoid potential critical errors after updates, it is recommended to disable automatic plugin updates. Despite our thorough testing, unforeseen issues may still occur.
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### Second Method: via Updates tab of the WP Dashboard

1. In the backend of your site, follow **Dashboard > Updates**. You will see all the plugins and themes that need to be updated here.&#x20;

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2. Among all updates on this page, scroll down to Plugins and find Cost Calculator to update. Click the checkbox of which plugin you want to update, then click on the **Update Plugins** button above.

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