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Hi

I want to upgrade from 1.6.12 to 1.8.3.  Can I do that directly by installing 1.8.3, or should I go via some intermediate versions?

Best regards

David
you can install it directly... make sure to back up your files and database before upgrade...
Edit: delayed response

you can do direct upgrade.

however please note that earlier version plugins & themes may not work on MyBB 1.8.x

1 put forum offline
2 I'd suggest to take two backups of the database.
one with the plugins & other with all plugins deactivated.
3 you may also take a backup of files (web host might have backup facility)
esp. you should have copies of ~/inc/config.php & ~/inc/settings.php files
4 upload new version files and run the upgrade script (~/install/upgrade.php)

more details => http://docs.mybb.com/1.8/install/upgrade/
Thanks for your help.

David