# How to Update the Sensitive Data Extension

> Update the Sensitive Data extension for WHMCS: check requirements, back up, upload the latest files and clear the template cache.

Source: https://phox.wdes.org/docs/how-to-update-the-sensitive-data-extension/
Last updated: 2026-10-01

![Sensitive Data Logo selection](https://phox.wdes.org/docs/assets/Sensitive-Data-Logo-selection.BN4oVxU0_VjWBl.webp)

### Product Requirements

- Phox Templates module **2.4.5** or later
- Phox WHMCS theme active on your client area
- WHMCS **9.0.8** or later
- PHP **8.2** or later, with the **sodium** extension enabled
- An active licence for the Sensitive Data extension

### Before You Start

Check that the new extension version supports your current Phox Templates module version. We also recommend taking a backup of your WHMCS files and database. Your saved entries and settings are kept during the update.

### Download Latest Files

1. Log in to your client portal account.
2. Go to **Subscriptions**.
3. Open the **Sensitive Data** product.![subscriptions list](https://phox.wdes.org/docs/assets/subscriptions-list-scaled.B0m5DR_S_FR8XF.webp)
4. Click the **Download** button on the product page. ![download sensitive data](https://phox.wdes.org/docs/assets/download-sensitive-data.CfjtyITi_Z6KNPY.webp)

### Upload Files

1. Extract the downloaded .zip file.
2. Using FTP, upload the extracted `sensitive-data` folder to: `WHMCS > modules > addons > phox_templates > extensions` and replace the existing files. ![upload sensitive data](https://phox.wdes.org/docs/assets/upload-sensitive-data.DYqDRcI9_ZVKlP5.webp)
3. Make sure all files are uploaded without errors.

### Clear Cache

1. Clear your browser cache and any server cache (for example, Cloudflare).
2. In the WHMCS admin area, go to **Utilities > System > System Cleanup**, then click **Empty Template Cache**.

Your extension is now updated to the latest version.