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Back up your data</a></li><li><a href=#2-install-the-latest-software-updates>2. Install the latest software updates</a></li><li><a href=#3-start-the-upgrade>3. Start the upgrade</a></li></ul></nav></nav><div class=reading-time>2 minute read</div></div><main class="docs-content col-md-12 col-lg-8 mx-auto"><nav aria-label=breadcrumb><ol class=breadcrumb><li class=breadcrumb-item><a href=/>Help</a></li><li class=breadcrumb-item><a href=/docs/getting-started/>Getting Started</a></li></ol></nav><h1>Upgrade Zorin OS</h1><p class=lead>Upgrade Zorin OS from a previous version, or from a free edition to Zorin OS Pro.</p><nav class=d-lg-none aria-label="Quaternary navigation"><nav class=page-links><h3>On this page</h3><nav id=TableOfContents><ul><li><a href=#1-back-up-your-data>1. Back up your data</a></li><li><a href=#2-install-the-latest-software-updates>2. Install the latest software updates</a></li><li><a href=#3-start-the-upgrade>3. Start the upgrade</a></li></ul></nav></nav><div class=reading-time>2 minute read</div></nav><p>You can directly upgrade your existing installation of Zorin OS in-place with the <strong>Upgrade Zorin OS</strong> app. This means you should keep your existing files, apps, and settings after the upgrade is complete.</p><div class="alert alert-doks" role=alert><div class=alert-title>Note</div><div class=d-flex><div class=w-100>The option to upgrade is only available on Zorin OS 15 or newer. If you wish to upgrade from Zorin OS 12 or earlier, you will need to overwrite your current copy of Zorin OS with a new clean installation by following <a href=/docs/getting-started/replace-your-zorin-os-installation>these instructions</a> instead.</div></div></div><h2 id=1-back-up-your-data>1. Back up your data <a href=#1-back-up-your-data class=anchor aria-hidden=true><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentcolor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="feather feather-link"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 007.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 00-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"/><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 00-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 007.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"/></svg></a></h2><p>To avoid data loss, please back up the important files on your computer to an external drive or cloud storage service.</p><p><a href=/docs/getting-started/back-up-files/>View how to back up your files ›</a></p><h2 id=2-install-the-latest-software-updates>2. Install the latest software updates <a href=#2-install-the-latest-software-updates class=anchor aria-hidden=true><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentcolor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="feather feather-link"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 007.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 00-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"/><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 00-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 007.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"/></svg></a></h2><p>Your system should be up-to-date before starting the upgrade. To ensure this, open the Zorin Menu → System Tools → Software Updater and follow the on-screen instructions.</p><p>Please restart your computer before continuing with the upgrade process if prompted by the Software Updater.</p><h2 id=3-start-the-upgrade>3. Start the upgrade <a href=#3-start-the-upgrade class=anchor aria-hidden=true><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentcolor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="feather feather-link"><path d="M10 13a5 5 0 007.54.54l3-3a5 5 0 00-7.07-7.07l-1.72 1.71"/><path d="M14 11a5 5 0 00-7.54-.54l-3 3a5 5 0 007.07 7.07l1.71-1.71"/></svg></a></h2><ol><li><p>Open the Zorin Menu → System Tools → Upgrade Zorin OS.</p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/menu-item_hu49f3db371ddb8bf2f5cf8a9e0c21cab7_135604_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/menu-item.png width=560 height=450 alt="Upgrade Zorin OS in the Zorin Menu"></li><li><p>After checking for upgrades, select your desired upgrade option. <img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/upgrade-options_hu3f74f08994e0259f54b9d3fdd73d16a6_26460_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/upgrade-options.png width=500 height=496 alt="Upgrade options"></p></li><li><p>If you’re upgrading to <a href=https://zorin.com/os/pro/ target=_blank rel=noopener>Zorin OS Pro</a>, you’ll need to enter the details of your purchase. You can find your support code&mldr;</p><ul><li>on the download page shown immediately after purchasing your copy of Zorin OS Pro; or</li><li>in the email with your download link for Zorin OS Pro. If you previously deleted or lost it, you can <a href=https://zorin.com/os/download/email/ target=_blank rel=noopener>request a new copy of this email ›</a></li></ul><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/purchase-details_hu70f3d7d432a8192c615a2a9ddd08e9ca_37613_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/purchase-details.png width=500 height=496 alt="Enter your purchase details"><p>If you haven’t purchased a copy of Zorin OS Pro yet, press the “Skip” button in the top-right corner of the app window and follow the on-screen instructions.</p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/purchase-new-copy_hu0d4bc3edf1801f854bea8b45845616d5_28966_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/purchase-new-copy.png width=500 height=496 alt="Purchase a new copy of Zorin OS Pro"></li><li><p>Please wait while the Upgrader checks whether your system meets the upgrade requirements. This step may take a few minutes.</p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/checking-upgrade-requirements_hu0064383afd16342f195141fcd9d37e57_13199_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/checking-upgrade-requirements.png width=500 height=496 alt="Checking upgrade requirements"></li><li><p>Carefully read the following notice to ensure the upgrade will be successful. If you’re ready to proceed, press the “Upgrade” button in the top-right corner of the app window.</p><p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/ready_hu1a574473133d3d05e85d531a3d2b431b_47886_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/ready.png width=500 height=496 alt="Ready screen"><div class="alert alert-warning" role=alert id=modifications><div class=alert-title>Warning</div><div class=d-flex><div class=w-100>The upgrade may fail if you previously modified the operating system's core components. This is more likely to occur if you're attempting to upgrade between major versions (such as Zorin OS 16 → 17) and you performed one or more of the following actions in the past:<ul><li>added third-party software repositories to your system</li><li>manually edited system files</li><li>executed unofficial scripts/commands</li></ul>If you made modifications like these to your system, we recommend <a href=https://help.zorin.com/docs/getting-started/replace-your-zorin-os-installation/>replacing your current installation of Zorin OS</a> with your new version instead of using the Upgrade Zorin OS app.</div></div></div></p></li><li><p>Please wait while the upgrade completes. This process may take a long time, depending on your Internet speed.</p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/upgrading_hu2fc53f6db8357016a060ebe31061ced9_31654_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/upgrading.png width=500 height=496 alt="Upgrade in progress"></li><li><p>After the upgrade completes, please restart your computer to apply the changes if prompted.</p><img class="img-simple img-fluid lazyload blur-up shadow rounded" src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/completed-restart_hu99f826c0cabb760b3a2198bcdd211aa3_22679_20x0_resize_box_3.png data-src=/docs/getting-started/upgrade-zorin-os/completed-restart.png width=500 height=496 alt="Restart prompt"></li></ol><p>That’s it! 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