IMPORTANT: No additional bug fixes or documentation updates
will be released for this version. For the latest information, see the
current release documentation.
Upgrading Kibana
editUpgrading Kibana
editBefore upgrading Kibana:
- Consult the breaking changes docs.
- Test upgrades in a dev environment before upgrading your production servers.
- Backup your data using the Elasticsearch snapshots feature. You cannot roll back to an earlier version unless you have a backup of your data.
- If you are using custom plugins, check that a compatible version is available.
Depending on which version of Kibana you’re upgrading from, the upgrade process will vary. Please consult the following table to determine which process you should follow:
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Saved searches, visualizations, and dashboards created in Kibana 4.x or 5.x can be generally imported into 6.x.