How to update an Application?
Newer versions of applications often introduce changes that can break compatibility with our Coolify templates.
To ensure stability for all users, we pin each application to a specific version.
Tip
Before updating your app, create a new instance and test your changes there. This way, your current app and any important services using it won’t break.
If you’d like to update an application manually, follow the steps below:
Find the Target Version
Identify the version number you want to upgrade to (you can check the application github repository or website).
For example, if your current Appwrite version is v1 and you want to move to v4, note down the new version.
Review the Official Changelog
Go through the application’s official changelog to understand what has changed.
Check for:
- New or removed environment variables
- Additional or deprecated services in the
docker-composefile - Configuration changes required for new features
Apply the Updates
Once you understand the required changes, follow these steps:
- On Coolify and click “Edit Compose”
- Modify the compose file to include the new version and any necessary updates
- Update the environment variables if needed:
Tip
If you add or remove environment variables on compose using the
edit composefeature, then Coolify will automatically update the environment variables page on the dashboard. - Save your changes and redeploy the app