Tip: WS_FTP Professional 12.9 supports direct upgrade (upgrade by way of running the WS_FTP Professional installer) for existing WS_FTP Professional 12.6 and newer.

Use the table below to determine the most efficient upgrade path from your current version to WS_FTP Professional 12.9.

Your version

Upgrade path

WS_FTP Professional 12.6 or later
  1. Download WS_FTP Professional 12.9 from the Progress Community.
  2. Your upgrade activation code is embedded in the installer file, and is automatically used during installation.

WS_FTP Professional 12.5 or earlier
  1. Upgrade to a supported version, such as 12.6 using the 12.6 installer in upgrade mode.
  2. Use the latest installer to upgrade to 12.9.
    Note: If your product version is close to or past its sunset or retirement milestones, upgrade to the latest version of WS_FTP Professional. For more information, see the Product Lifecycle page.