{"id":109,"date":"2025-12-18T09:06:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.159\/wp_plugins\/dev\/kivicare-revamp\/2025\/12\/18\/upgrade-from-lite-to-pro\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T05:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:28:10","slug":"upgrade-from-lite-to-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/kivicare-lite\/documentation\/getting-started\/upgrade-from-lite-to-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade from Lite to Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upgrading from KiviCare Lite<\/strong> to KiviCare Pro<\/strong> unlocks advanced features that support scalable and professional healthcare workflows. These include multi-clinic management, enhanced notification services, custom forms, detailed reporting modules, advanced billing options, and powerful third-party integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains when to upgrade<\/strong>, how to upgrade<\/strong>, and what happens to your existing data<\/strong> during the upgrade process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When Should You Upgrade to Pro?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should upgrade to KiviCare Pro<\/strong> if your clinic requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Multi-clinic or multi-location management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Advanced notification services (SMS and WhatsApp via Twilio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Custom forms and encounter templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Detailed patient medical reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Advanced billing and tax management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • WooCommerce payment gateway support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Google Calendar integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fine-grained permission and access control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    KiviCare Lite<\/strong> is suitable for basic clinic operations, while KiviCare Pro<\/strong> is designed for clinics that need scalability, automation, and advanced workflow control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Upgrade Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 1: Purchase KiviCare Pro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Purchase the KiviCare Pro<\/strong> plugin package from the official source provided by your vendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The KiviCare Pro plugin ZIP file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A license key (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Step 2: Install the KiviCare Pro Plugin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Upload the KiviCare Pro .zip<\/strong> file<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Click Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Important:<\/strong> Do not deactivate the KiviCare Lite plugin unless explicitly instructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Step 3: Activate KiviCare Pro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        After installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Click Activate Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. The system will automatically:\n
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          • Detect the existing KiviCare Lite installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Enable Pro features<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Extend existing modules without data loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            No manual migration or configuration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            What Happens After the Upgrade?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Once the upgrade is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • All existing data from KiviCare Lite remains intact<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • New Pro modules become available in the dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Additional configuration options appear under existing menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Advanced features can be configured immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              There is no disruption<\/strong> to existing appointments, patient records, or clinical data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Common Upgrade Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              Q) Will upgrading affect my existing data?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

              No.<\/strong> Upgrading from KiviCare Lite to Pro<\/strong> does not remove, overwrite, or modify existing data. All patient records, appointments, and clinic information remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Complete guide to Upgrade from Lite to Pro in KiviCare Lite. Learn how to effectively use this feature with step-by-step instructions and best practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-getting-started"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"wordpressadminiq","author_link":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/author\/wordpressadminiq\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1250,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109\/revisions\/1250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/documentation.iqonic.design\/kivicare-wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}