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Patch & Hotfix Application Guide

When critical security updates or hotfixes are released between major version updates, follow this lightweight patch application procedure to apply fixes without downtime.

Method 1: Automated Patch via Admin Dashboard

  1. Log into your GameShop Super Admin Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to System Maintenance → One-Click Hotfixes.
  3. Review pending patches and click Apply Selected Patch. The system will automatically download, verify, and apply the patch code.

Method 2: Manual Hotfix Replacement via SSH / FTP

  1. Download the official `.zip` hotfix patch file from your AppDevs client portal.
  2. Create a backup of your existing application files and `.env` configuration.
  3. Extract the modified files directly over your existing directory tree, preserving any custom image uploads in `public/storage/`.
  4. Run the following verification and clearing commands via terminal:
php artisan optimize:clear
php artisan view:clear
php artisan queue:restart