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title: "Upgrade path for Security and Encryption"
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## Step-by-step upgrade path

Due to major implementations on Security and Encryption for Confluence & Data Center, if you are upgrading from an older version of the app, it is recommended to follow the upgrade path provided below.

> ℹ️ #### Step 1:
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> ℹ️ Upgrade Security and Encryption from **version 1.1.0 - 2.5.0** to **version 2.5.1**.
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> ℹ️ #### Step 2:
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> ℹ️ Upgrade Security and Encryption from **version 2.5.1** to **version 2.5.2**.
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ #### Step 3:
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> ℹ️ Upgrade Security and Encryption from **version 2.5.2 - 3.0.6** to **version 3.0.7**.
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> ℹ️ #### Step 4:
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> ℹ️ Upgrade Security and Encryption from **version 3.0.7** to **version 3.1.0**.
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ #### Step 5:
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> ℹ️ On Security and Encryption **version 3.1.0**, drop the `AO_DCA036_ENCRYPTION_KEY` table.
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> ℹ️ #### Step 6.
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ Upgrade Security and Encryption from **version 3.1.0** to **any latest version**.

## Upgrade instructions for each app

Before upgrading each app ensure you update Confluence

- go to **Administration > Apps > Manage Existing**
- disable the Security and Encryption for Confluence & Data Center app
- update Confluence

After upgrading Confluence, update Security and Encryption for Confluence & Data Center

- **Administration > Apps > Upgrade**

- enable the Security and Encryption for Confluence & Data Center app