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# Guided upgrade

# Guided upgrade {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Upgrade your instance effortlessly with the guided process.

To streamline your upgrade process, follow the guided setup steps outlined in [Access guided upgrade on a non-production instance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/47zQNjsYcLFRJ0YKx_k4fQ "Follow the guided upgrade steps to experience the seamless upgrade on your non-production instance.") and [Access guided upgrade on a production instance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jKNtnTZ9voA~GXAuz1AIbA "Follow the guided upgrade steps to experience the seamless upgrade on your production instance."). Before you begin, ensure you're logged in as an administrator. This intuitive tool walks you through the necessary pre- and post-upgrade activities and the instance upgrade tasks, ensuring a
seamless transition to the latest release.  
Note:  
The GIF illustrates accessing the guided upgrade feature on a non-production instance. The process is the same for both production and non-production instances.