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Update

This guide will walk you through the process of updating your Picstome installation to the latest version.

Automatic Update​

We've created a simple update script that handles the entire process automatically. This is the easiest and most reliable way to update Picstome.

Step 1: Connect to Your Server​

First, connect to your server via SSH:

On Windows:​

  1. Open PuTTY
  2. Enter your server's IP address
  3. Click "Open" and enter your login details when prompted:
    • Username: root
    • Password: (your server password)

On Mac or Linux:​

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Type: ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP (replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with your actual IP)
  3. Enter your password when prompted

Step 2: Run the Update Script​

Once connected to your server, run the following command:

curl -fsSL https://picstome.com/update.sh | sh

This script will:

  • Pull the latest code from our repository
  • Update all dependencies
  • Run database migrations
  • Rebuild assets
  • Update permissions
  • Restart necessary services

Step 3: Verify the Update​

After the update completes, visit your Picstome website to verify everything is working correctly.

Troubleshooting Update Issues​

If you encounter any issues during the update process:

  1. Check the logs: Most errors will be recorded in Laravel's log file:

    tail -n 100 /var/www/picstome/storage/logs/laravel.log

  2. Database errors: If you encounter database migration errors, try:

    php artisan migrate:status

  3. Permission issues: If you're seeing permission errors, run:

    chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/picstome
    chmod -R 775 /var/www/picstome/storage /var/www/picstome/bootstrap/cache

  4. Check for conflicts: If you've made local changes, you might need to resolve git conflicts:

    git status

Getting Help​

If you continue to experience issues with the update process:

  1. Visit our GitHub repository to report the issue
  2. Check our documentation for more information
  3. Review our support options for additional assistance

Remember to include any error messages and details about your environment when seeking help.