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# Introduction
This document covers basic upgrade notes for major ENiGMA½ version updates.
# Before Upgrading
* Always back up your system!
* Seriously, always back up your system!
* At least back up the `db` directory and your `menu.hjson` (or renamed equivalent)
# General Notes
Upgrades often come with changes to the default `menu.hjson`. It is wise to
use a *different* file name for your BBS's version of this file and point to
it via `config.hjson`. For example:
## Configuration File Updates
In general, look at the `menu_template.in.hjson`, and `config_template.in.hjson` as well as the defualt `luciano_blocktronics/theme.hjson` files when you update. These files may come with new sections you wish to merge into your system!
### menu.hjson
Upgrades often come with changes to the default `menu_template.in.hjson`. It is wise to use a *different* file name for your BBS's version of this file and point to it via `config.hjson`. For example:
```hjson
general: {
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After updating code, use a program such as DiffMerge to merge in updates to
`my_bbs.hjson` from the shipping `menu.hjson`.
### theme.hjson
Any custom themes you have created may now be missing features as well. Take a look at the default `luciano_blocktronics/theme.hjson` file. You can use missing sections in your `theme.hjson` (which will generally correspond to sections you've also merged in to your `menu.hjson`).
# Upgrading the Code
Upgrading from GitHub is easy:
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npm install
```
# Problems
Report your issue on Xibalba BBS, hop in #enigma-bbs on Freenet and chat, or
[file a issue on GitHub](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues).