Question about upgrading from BigBlueButton 2.6.x to 3.x

[Sam Shome]

Hi,

One of my BigBlueButton version is 2.6.18. Can I upgrade BBB v2.6.x to v3.x directly or do we need to upgrade to v2.7.x (the latest version) first before preparing for BBB 3.x upgrade.

Thanks
Sam 

[Jean Pluzo]

Hi,

even if you could somehow achieve that, it is not recommended (and I don't think it's possible).

If you read the docs carefully (please DO read thoroughly), BBB 2.6/2.7 can only be installed in Ubuntu 20.04, wheras BBB 3.0 needs Ubuntu 22.04.

Also, it's written right there: "We recommend installing BigBlueButton with a 'clean' and dedicated Ubuntu 22.04" (BBB 3.0).

Regards,

J.

[Sam Shome]

Hi Jean,

Thank you. I read that part in the docs "If you are upgrading BigBlueButton 2.6 or 2.7 we recommend you set up a new Ubuntu 22.04 server with BigBlueButton 3.0". 

I was little confused about the procedure to upgrade from 2.6. I thought may be I need to upgrade it to major version 2.7 first. Then set up a new Ubuntu 22.04 server with BBB 3.0. and then copy over my existing recording from old server. 


Thanks & Regards,
Sam 

[Sam Shome]

Hi,

I have small question regarding greenlight v2. My understanding is I need to upgrade greenlight v2 to v3 before preparing for BBB 3.x upgrade (fresh install on ubuntu 22.04). Do my user need to get access with same password if I could restore greenlight v3 db to ubuntu 22.04? 

Regards,
Sam. 

On Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:26:35 AM UTC+2 Jean Pluzo wrote: