# Manual update

1. First, you need to **"deactivate"** and **"delete"** the current Bookster plugin.
2. Then, **"re-install" by uploading** the new/updated version of the plugin and that’s it!

<figure><img src="https://3654694329-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOokiT38oKvyMtYds88Kp%2Fuploads%2FdAfXOAF5IC4HryWnPxmg%2FBookster%20plugin_How%20to%20deactivate%20and%20delete.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=1c8c19af-515e-4614-a1d1-f71cf5d16074" alt=""><figcaption><p>A GIF image showing how to manually update Bookster plugin</p></figcaption></figure>

**Note:**

If you follow these steps to install new updates, then all your currently active settings from the old version will be preserved and restored.