# Silently upgrading Enterprise Manager

Silently upgrading Enterprise Manager consists of two stages:

1. [Creating a response file](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/enterprise-manager/May2026/Content/EnterpriseManager/Main/Installation/upgrade_Create_Response_File.htm)
2. [Running a silent upgrade](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/enterprise-manager/May2026/Content/EnterpriseManager/Main/Installation/Run_a_Silent_Upgrade.htm)