Drupal CMS refers to the combination of Drupal core and a set of pre-selected contributed extensions and configuration that follow best practices. When you update Drupal CMS, you’re updating all of these parts: core, extensions, and configuration.
Keeping your Drupal CMS site up-to-date is essential for maintaining security, performance, and stability. This guide covers everything you need to know about applying updates safely and confidently. You'll learn how security updates work in Drupal CMS, when to apply them manually or automatically, and how to get notified when your site is affected by a known vulnerability. Before updating, we’ll walk you through how to create a complete backup—including your database, files, and codebase—so you’re prepared in case anything goes wrong.
From there, you'll get step-by-step instructions for updating Drupal core, module and theme extensions, and configuring automatic updates when it makes sense for your site. Whether you prefer hands-on control or a more automated approach, this guide helps you weigh your options and choose the update method that fits your setup. Stay secure, avoid downtime, and keep your Drupal CMS site running smoothly with these best practices.
