OJS 3.5.0 upgrade issue

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When I open my Hostinger cPanel (hPanel), I see two files:

  1. public_html
  2. Do not copy here

The public_html folder contains numerous files and subfolders, including:

  • tools
  • templates
  • styles
  • schema
  • registry
  • public
  • local
  • madeAdmin
  • config.inc.php
  • ojs (folder)

The ojs folder contains subfolders like:

  • usageStats
  • site
  • scheduledTasksLogs
  • journals (folder)
  • contexts

The journal folder contains subfolders with serial numbers, each containing published articles, etc etc. For the OJS 3.4 to OJS 3.5.0.0 upgrade, I need guidance on:

  1. Where to extract the OJS 3.5.0.0 package?
  2. Which files from the old installation should I move to the new OJS 3.5.0.0 folder?

Some people have mentioned that my file pathways might be incorrect. If that’s the case, how can I fix them?

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Hi @Dr_Junaid_Khan,

Our upgrade guide goes into detail on how to conduct an upgrade speaks to many of your questions that you pose: https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/dev/upgrade-guide/en/

-Roger
PKP Team

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Hi @Dr_Junaid_Khan,

If your files_dir setting inside config.inc.php points to the ojs folder inside public_html, then you’re probably at risk of getting hacked. As noted in the configuration file (and elsewhere), the files_dir must point to somewhere outside the web root in order for your installation to be secure.

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team

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@asmecher i have been trying to understand the steps involved in upgrading from ojs 3.4 to 3.5.
everything seems confusing to me when i tried to follow the guidelines in the link. I kindly need assistance with the upgrade.

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the instance, the first step requires re-writing some command lines. i do not know where to find these lines.

step 2 requires i disable execution of background tasks. i do not know how to do these.

Step 3: how do i prevent access to visitors
Step 4: I know how to create backup. this is the only thing i understand in the whole process

Step 5: how do i create a sandbox?

Step 6: I already downloaded the release package

i don’t quite understand the rest. I need help

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I didn’t know that,thank you
Can I move config.inc.php to outside public_html and place it parallel to public _html? will it be fine?