Apply Upgrades

Follow this guide when upgrading Ory Oathkeeper to a newer version.

Ory Oathkeeper does not store state in a database, so you do not need to backup data when upgrading.

1. Review breaking changes.
   Visit the CHANGELOG.md to see if breaking changes have been introduced in the version you are upgrading to.
2. Install the new version of Ory Oathkeeper.
3. Restart Ory Oathkeeper.
4. You're done!

Should you run into problems with the upgrade, please visit the community chat or start a discussion.