# I cannot use Transparent Proxy to upgrade the contract in v5

**URL:** https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/i-cannot-use-transparent-proxy-to-upgrade-the-contract-in-v5/40800
**Category:** Upgrades
**Created:** [June 13, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/i-cannot-use-transparent-proxy-to-upgrade-the-contract-in-v5/40800 "2024-06-13T13:37:28Z")
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### Author: ![ericglau](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.openzeppelin.com/ericglau/32/15149_2.png) [@ericglau](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/u/ericglau)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/i-cannot-use-transparent-proxy-to-upgrade-the-contract-in-v5/40800/2 "2024-06-13T13:41:26Z")

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Please provide more info on what you have tried and what the error is. See:

> [@How do I ask a good question?](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/how-do-i-ask-a-good-question/9375):
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Since you are upgrading a transparent proxy, ensure you are calling the upgrade through the proxy admin.

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