update-authgate.sh

The update script safely updates your Authgate installation to a new version while keeping all your data intact.

What Gets Updated

• All Authgate code and features
• Database structure (if needed)

What Stays Safe

• Your users and licenses
• Your configuration settings
• Your SSL certificate
• All uploaded files

How to Update

1. Transfer the new Authgate version to your server:

scp authgate-selfhosted-v1.8.0.tar.gz user@yourserver.com:/tmp/

Windows users: Use WinSCP  to transfer files to your server.

2. Run the update script from the new version, pointing it to your existing installation:

# Unpack the tarball
cd /tmp
tar -xzf authgate-selfhosted-v1.8.0.tar.gz
cd authgate-selfhosted-v1.8.0
 
# Run the update script
sudo ./scripts/update-authgate.sh /path/to/your/existing/authgate

3. Wait for the update to complete (usually 2-5 minutes)

What Happens During Update

The script will:

• Stop your Authgate temporarily
• Create a backup of your data (just in case)
• Install the new version
• Update your database if needed
• Start everything back up

Your Authgate will be offline for a few minutes during the update.

After Update

Once the update finishes, visit your Authgate URL to make sure everything works. The script keeps a backup in case you need to revert - you can delete it once you’re happy everything is working.