Upgrade process overview
- Last Updated: May 13, 2026
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- Semaphore
- Documentation
The upgrade process itself consists of the following steps which are expanded in the following sections:
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Connect to the machine being upgraded as an administrator (e.g. via SSH).
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Backup the existing installation.
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Document your current configuration.
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Stop your Semaphore services.
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Upgrade your Semaphore installation.
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Configure the upgraded Semaphore installation (Any installation-specific publisher configuration might require assistance. See Configure the upgraded Semaphore software).
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Restart your Semaphore services.