Recommended Steps to Upgrade Fishbowl

If you are updating your software from version 2016.14 or older, please follow these steps:

1. On your server computer, close the Fishbowl Client and exit the Fishbowl Server.
2. Make a copy of your database (usually located in the '.../database/data' folder in the Fishbowl directory.) If you have images or custom reports, you will need to make a copy of those as well.
3. Install the new version of Fishbowl on your server computer. After installing, run the Fishbowl Server and wait until the database update is complete.
4. The Fishbowl Client will automatically update on each of your client computers the first time you run Fishbowl.

If you are updating your software from version 2017.1, please follow these steps:

1. On your server computer, close the Fishbowl Client and exit the Fishbowl Server.
2. Make a backup of your database by opening the Fishbowl Server window and selecting "Tools > Options", then right-clicking on your database and selecting "Backup Database". If you have images or custom reports, you will need to make a copy of those as well.
3. Install the new version of Fishbowl on your server computer.
4. Run the Fishbowl Server and wait until the database update is complete.
5. On each client computer, the Fishbowl Client will automatically update the first time you run Fishbowl.

If you have any questions about upgrading your software, please call 1 (800) 774-7085, ext. 3, use Live Chat, or email Fishbowl support at support@fishbowlinventory.com