info:To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
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# Upgrading GitLab
# Upgrading GitLab **(FREE SELF)**
Upgrading GitLab is a relatively straightforward process, but the complexity
Upgrading GitLab is a relatively straightforward process, but the complexity
can increase based on the installation method you have used, how old your
can increase based on the installation method you have used, how old your
info:To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
info:To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
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# Restoring from backup after a failed upgrade
# Restoring from backup after a failed upgrade **(FREE SELF)**
Upgrades are usually smooth and restoring from backup is a rare occurrence.
Upgrades are usually smooth and restoring from backup is a rare occurrence.
However, it's important to know how to recover when problems do arise.
However, it's important to know how to recover when problems do arise.