---
title: 'Ampps For Mac - Update to 3.3 Manually Without Re-installing'
url: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/2015/ampps-mac-update-3-3-manually-without-re-installing'
markdown: 'https://worldoweb.co.uk/2015/ampps-mac-update-3-3-manually-without-re-installing.md'
date: '2015-09-19'
description: 'A step-by-step tutorial on how to update Ampps for Mac to version 3.3 manually without having to re-install the software.'
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  category:
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    - Mac
  tag:
    - Tutorial
    - Apps
    - Server
---

# Ampps For Mac - Update to 3.3 Manually Without Re-installing

 Published on September 19, 2015 by Tracy Ridge in  [Software](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Software) 

 [Mac](https://worldoweb.co.uk/category/category:Mac) 

Ampps is a fantastic piece of software if you want to run a testing server but upgrading on the mac has always been pretty awkward. The first time I upgraded, back when I was a Mac newbie, I deleted all of my files by accident! Luckily I had created a backup first. The good news is Mac users can download and install the update from a compressed file so there is no need to install from the disk image again.

## Prerequisites

Open Ampps and change the PHP version back to 5.3, then close and exit the software. As with anything I would always make a backup first to be on the safe side. This tutorial uses the terminal – some knowledge would be useful but not required.

The easiest way to open the terminal is to open **Spotlight** using the keyboard shortcut ctrl + space Type **terminal** and hit enter.

## Download and Install Ampps

Ampps can be downloaded from the official website [here](https://www.ampps.com/downloads "Ampps Download"). It now includes a automatic update feature.

Once downloaded copy the **7z** file and pop it in your **Ampps** folder in **Applications**. Alternatively if you prefer to use the terminal enter

```shell
cp ~/Downloads/Ampps-mac-3.3.7z ../../../Applications/AMPPS
```

Now let’s check to see if the file has been moved into the correct folder

```shell
cd ../../Applications/Ampps
```

List the files in the directory

```shell
ls
```

You should see the update file directly inside the folder (highlighted in the image below). ![Screenshot of Mac Terminal](https://worldoweb.co.uk/user/data/wp-content/uploads/AMPPS-Update-Terminal.png)

Now let’s extract that compressed file. Whilst in the terminal enter:

```shell
sudo /Applications/Ampps/extra/bin/7za x -r -y /Applications/Ampps/Ampps-mac-3.3.7z
```

Enter your password and the files will start to extract as in the image below

![Mac Terminal - Ampps Update Complete](https://worldoweb.co.uk/images/0/a/e/d/d/0aedd12a686f6d34e83b4122b528165108514c06-ampps-update-terminalcomplete.png)

## Conclusion

If all has gone to plan your update will be successful. To check open Ampps, click on the **Help** tab, click on **About** and you should see that it’s be updated to the latest version. If you encounter any problems then please feel free to leave a comment.

## Sources

[How to update Ampps manually](https://www.ampps.com/wiki/How_to_update_Ampps_Manually "Ampps Manual Update")

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