content/self-hosting/4.upgrading.md
We release a new version of Directus approximately once a month, with more rapid releases for critical fixes.
Each release, we update the list of breaking changes with any changes that could affect you if upgrading. It is critically important that you review this list before upgrading, mitigating any potential issues.
Certain features may be removed, or the behavior of existing features may change. We do our best to ensure these changes are not disruptive, but they can happen.
Changes could include:
If using Docker, you can upgrade by updating the tag in docker-compose.yml or Dockerfile. If using latest, restart your container.
All database migrations are handled automatically.