This tutorial shows how to upgrade an existing Qlik Sense Enterprise installation to a newer version while preserving your apps, data connections, and configuration.
Notes:
- Always back up your Qlik Sense repository and certificates before upgrading.
- You need administrator access to the Windows Server machine and the QMC.
- Refer to the Qlik upgrade notes for your target version to check for breaking changes before starting.
- Log in to the Qlik Management Console (QMC) and notify active users of the upcoming maintenance window.
- On the Windows Server machine, open Services and stop all Qlik Sense services manually, or use the Qlik Sense Service Dispatcher to stop them in the correct order.
- Back up your Qlik Sense repository database by navigating to C:\ProgramData\Qlik\Sense\Repository\PostgreSQL and copying the folder to a safe location.
- Download the latest Qlik Sense Enterprise update installer from the Qlik Customer Portal and run it as an administrator on the server.
- When prompted, select Upgrade - the installer will detect your existing installation and carry forward your configuration and certificates automatically.
- Accept the customer agreement, follow the remaining prompts, and allow the installer to complete - services will restart automatically once the upgrade finishes.
- Once the upgrade is complete, open the Qlik Management Console (QMC) and log in to verify everything is working.
