Upgrade Path

Hello pventurini,

Yes, you can upgrade directly from PowerShell Universal 5.6.9 to 2026.2.3.0. The 2026.x version line is a continuation of 5.6.x, so an intermediate upgrade should not be required.

Before upgrading, we recommend taking the following precautions:

• Review the release notes for the versions between 5.6.9 and 2026.2.3.0 for changes that may affect your environment.

• Create a verified backup of the PowerShell Universal database, repository, and configuration files. Confirm that you have a tested restoration procedure before proceeding.

• If this is a production environment, validate the upgrade first using a representative test environment and schedule an appropriate maintenance window.

• Use the upgrade procedure that matches your current installation method, such as MSI, ZIP, or Docker. Avoid changing the deployment method during the upgrade unless that migration has been separately planned and tested.

• After upgrading, validate authentication, Apps, APIs, scripts, schedules, secrets, Git synchronization, custom modules, and any external integrations used by your environment.

• Retain the previous installer or container image and your pre-upgrade backups until the upgraded environment has been fully validated.

If you share your installation method, database type, and whether this is a single-node or multi-node environment, we can provide more specific upgrade considerations.

References:
https://powershelluniversal.devolutions.net/downloads
https://devolutions.net/powershell-universal/release-notes/

Best regards,
Ruben Tapia