Updating the Extension

Below are directions on how to update LightningATC.

Lightning is the only chrome extension to offer a auto updater. It is recommended to use the auto updater because of its ease and efficiency.

Updating Lightning using the AutoUpdater

  1. Download the Updater here a. Use the proper link to download the updater. Download the Windows version if you are on Windows or the Mac version if you are on MacOS.

  2. After downloading the updater, double click on the file folder. If ON Windows: a. A prompt regarding "Windows protected your PC" will pop up. Click "More Info" then click "Run Anyway" b. See Here If ON MacOS: a. Open the application by right-clicking then hitting "Open" b. If that doesn't work, hold ctrl and click on the folder, then hit "Open"

  3. After allowing the updater to run, the program should open.

  4. Check you are on the most recent version by hitting "Check for Update".

  5. After hitting check for update, the updater will ensure you are on the most recent version.

  6. Once the updater is finished, you can close the program.

Updating Lightning Manually

  1. Download the updated Lightning Files here

  2. Export your Lightning Profiles a. Go to Lightning Full View in Chrome b. Go to the Payment Tab c. Hit "Export All" (found across from the "Profile Name" field)

  3. Sign out of Lightning a. At the bottom of the Payment tab, hit "Log Out"

  4. Go to chrome://extensions/ in Chrome

  5. Hit "Remove" underneath the old version of lightning. b. See Here

  6. Now you are ready to install Lightning as if it is your first time.

  7. Refer to our In-Depth Windows Guide or In-Depth MacOS Guide. Start at step 4.

Common Updating Errors

Reset Key | My key is currently in use

Send command !reset YOURKEYHERE to @Lightning Auth in order to reset your license key. For Example: !reset FLFG34-DSFSD4-FFDSFH-5Y56HD-SDF445

If you do not know what your Lightning Key is, message @Lightning Auth !info

After successfully resetting your key, close the current tab (telling you to reset your key) and attempt to log in again.

If you encountered any issues installing LightningATC, please refer to our Common Installation Issues section. After reading if your problem still persists, please open a ticket in #ticket-support

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