# 2.1.0 Upgrade Guide

### Backup Configuration

Copy all of your configuration (settings.yml, permissions.yml, aliases.yml, embeds.yml and errors.json) to a safe place to help you configure the bot later, or in case you wish to downgrade. Do not copy application.yml. Additionally, you should backup the `filter.txt` file in the cogs > admin folder to save your blacklisted words.

### Backup Databases

If you are using SQLite for storage, copy your `database` folder to a safe place to restore after installing the new version.

### (Optional) Update Python

If you are migrating from ZeoBot 2.0.1, you should already have some version of Python 3.9 installed. It is recommended to update to the latest patch version - at the time of writing this is Python 3.9.5. - for bug fixes and optimisations. This is not required however. 

### Update ZeoBot

After you have backed up your configuration files and databases, you will need to completely re-install ZeoBot as there are configuration and structure changes. Download the latest release from MC-Market and unzip it to a different folder. Make sure there are no traces of the old version in this folder.

### Restore Databases

If you are using SQLite, paste your old `database` folder into the new installation (there are no database changes). If you are using PostgreSQL or MySQL, you do not need to do anything except fill in your database details.

### Configure and Run ZeoBot

After your databases have been restored, configure ZeoBot's new configuration files, using the old files as a guide. There are changes to configuration in all configuration files so do not use your old configuration files directly .Using a diff tool such as [diffchecker](https://www.diffchecker.com) is recommended to find changes. You can directly paste your `filter.txt` file into the cogs > admin folder however. Finally, run ZeoBot in the same way as before, following the [Dependencies](https://docs.zingyawesome.com/installation/3.-dependencies) guide.