How to Update
There are two types of releases: minor updates (patches) and major upgrades. Each is handled differently.
Minor updates
Bug fixes and small improvements. Applied with a single click straight from your admin panel — no files to upload, no technical steps.
One-clickMajor upgrades
Significant new versions with larger structural changes. Rare, and require a short manual process. Detailed instructions are included with the release.
ManualMinor updates — one click from your admin
Log in to your admin panel
Go to your TimeReserve admin and open the Updates section from the settings menu.
Check for updates
The page shows your current version and whether a new release is available. Review the release notes to see what changed.
Click "Update now"
The system downloads and applies the update automatically. Your bookings, database, and configuration are preserved.
If you have made manual changes to the source code, those will be overwritten. Back up your modified files before updating.
Major upgrades — manual process
Major upgrades are rare. Because they can include framework or dependency changes, they are installed manually — but the steps are simple and take only a few minutes:
Back up first
Download a copy of your current files and export your database from your hosting control panel before doing anything else.
Download the new version
Get the latest release from Gumroad — your purchase gives you lifetime access to all future versions.
Upload the files
Upload the new files to your server (via your host’s File Manager or FTP), replacing the old ones. Keep your .env file, the writable/ folder, and the public/uploads/ folder — they hold your settings, data and uploaded logo/favicon.
Run the database update
Log in to your admin panel, open Updates, and click “Run database update”. It safely applies any database changes — already-applied changes are skipped.
See what has changed in each release on the Changelog page.