Update the Atavism User Management Plugin
Welcome to this tutorial on how to update the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin directly from the WordPress directory. Regular updates are essential for maintaining the plugin’s functionality, security, and compatibility with the latest WordPress and Atavism platform versions. Let’s walk through the process step by step.
1. Introduction
Updating your WordPress plugins is a crucial practice to ensure your site’s security and to take advantage of the latest features and improvements. This guide will specifically cover how to update the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin.
2. Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure the following:
- You have administrative access to your WordPress dashboard.
- Your site should have a backup in place. This is a general best practice before performing any updates.
3. Checking for Updates
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to the ‘Dashboard’ > ‘Updates’ section. This page shows all available updates for WordPress, plugins, and themes.
- Look for the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin in the list of available plugin updates.
4. Performing the Update
- If an update is available for the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin, it will be listed here.
- Select the checkbox next to the plugin’s name.
- Click the ‘Update Plugins’ button to start the update process.
- WordPress will download and install the update automatically.
5. Verifying the Update
- Once the update process is complete, WordPress will display a success message.
- To verify the update, go to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Installed Plugins’.
- Find the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin in the list and check the version number to ensure it matches the latest version available in the WordPress directory.
6. Testing After Update
- After updating, it’s good practice to test the plugin’s main features:
- Navigate to the plugin’s user management section.
- Check a few functionalities, such as user role assignment, pagination, and user status changes, to ensure everything works as expected.
7. Troubleshooting
- If you encounter issues after updating, consult the plugin’s support forum on the WordPress plugin directory or contact the plugin’s support team.
- You can also check the plugin’s documentation for any update-related notes or instructions.
8. Automating Future Updates
- To automate future updates, you can choose to enable auto-updates for this plugin.
- Go to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Installed Plugins’.
- Find the HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin and click the ‘Enable auto-updates’ link.
9. Conclusion
Keeping your HNGamers Atavism User Management Plugin updated ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security enhancements. Regularly check for updates and backup your site before performing any update.