# How to upgrade to VitalPBX 4.5 **URL:** https://forums.vitalpbx.org/t/how-to-upgrade-to-vitalpbx-4-5/4683 **Category:** VitalPBX **Created:** [November 19, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/t/how-to-upgrade-to-vitalpbx-4-5/4683 "2024-11-19T14:39:48Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 10
### Author: ![PitzKey](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/user_avatar/forums.vitalpbx.org/pitzkey/32/420_2.png) [@PitzKey](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/u/PitzKey) #### Post date: [November 20, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/t/how-to-upgrade-to-vitalpbx-4-5/4683/10 "2024-11-20T22:14:57Z")
The above steps should be straightforward as there is a upgrade path from Debian 11 to 12. (Unlike from V3 to V4 where Centos \> Debian) However, @admin posted a new FAQ outlining that they recommended setting up a new machine and doing a backup restore: > [@Migrating from VitalPBX 4 (Debian 11) to VitalPBX 4.5 (Debian 12)](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/t/migrating-from-vitalpbx-4-debian-11-to-vitalpbx-4-5-debian-12/4689): > > Migrating from VitalPBX 4 to 4.5 follows a similar approach to the migration process from version 3 to 4. Below is a detailed guide to help you complete the migration process smoothly. Debian 12 Server Preparation Set up a new server with a fresh installation of Debian 12. Install VitalPBX 4.5 by following the official installation instructions here. Install the same add-ons used on your current production server. Complete the wizard setup for the Sonata and VitXi modules. Use placeholder… I strongly encourage the VitalPBX team to reconsider this, and please work towards releasing an automated upgrade script. Migrating from v3 to v4 was a long painful process and as a admin of multiple VitalPBX servers, I’d rather not go through that pain again… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.vitalpbx.org/t/how-to-upgrade-to-vitalpbx-4-5/4683)._