DocumentationDoorFall FormsLicensing & Updates

Updating DoorFall Forms

Recommended backup and testing process before applying a future update.

Before updating

Always back up:

  • DoorFall Forms files
  • MySQL/MariaDB database

Do not replace config.php

Do not overwrite config/config.php with the configuration from another installation.

It contains installation-specific:

  • Database credentials
  • Application key
  • Site URL
  • License configuration

Recommended update process

  1. Back up files.
  2. Back up database.
  3. Read the update instructions supplied with the release.
  4. Apply changed files.
  5. Sign in.
  6. Open Builder.
  7. Test a live submission.
  8. Test email if email-related files changed.
  9. Test Direct Link, embed and popup if publishing-related files changed.

After update

Check the product version and important workflows before considering the update complete.

Last updated August 19, 2026