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pause automatic updates during upgrade (#2893)

Troy Engel 6 years ago
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 **Note that FreshRSS contains a built-in update system.** It's easier to use if you don't understand the commands that follow. It's available through the web interface of your FreshRSS installation, Administration → Update.
 
+## Pausing automatic feed updates
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+If [Automatic Feed Updating](08_FeedUpdates.md) has been configured, temporarily suspend the automatic feed updates during the upgrade process.
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+Before performing the upgrade:
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+1. cron method: run `sudo crontab -e` and comment out the task
+2. systemd method: run `sudo systemctl stop freshrss.timer`
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+After performing the upgrade:
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+1. cron method: run `sudo crontab -e` and uncomment the task
+2. systemd method: run `sudo systemctl start freshrss.timer`
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+You may wish to run the cron task or systemd unit (`freshrss.service`) immediately after the upgrade to ensure the automatic feed updates are functioning correctly.
+
 ## Using git
 
 **You must have used git to install FreshRSS to use this update method.**