---
title: "Updating"
manual: "Paste reference"
version: "6.0"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/ehaerer/paste-reference:updating@6.0"
source: "AdministratorManual/Update/Index.rst"
rendered: "2026-11-12T12:15:14+00:00"
---

# Updating {#updating}

If you update EXT:paste_reference to a newer version, please read this section carefully!

## Versioning {#versioning}

EXT:paste_reference uses a 3-number versioning scheme: *\<major>.\<minor>.\<patch>*

-   Major: Major breaking changes
-   Minor: Minor breaking changes
-   Patch: No breaking changes

## Before an update {#before-an-update}

Before you start the update procedure, please read the changelog of all versions which have been
released in the meantime! You can find those in the manual [here](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/ehaerer/paste-reference:changelog@6.0).

Furthermore it is **always** a good idea to do updates on a dedicated test installation or at least create a database backup.