# Regarding update and upgrade issues after deploying Discourse

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse/392972
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [January 8, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse/392972 "2026-01-08T14:06:37Z")
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### Author: ![sniper756](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/sniper756/32/545002_2.png) [@sniper756](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sniper756)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse/392972/1 "2026-01-08T14:06:37Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a Discourse beginner, and I would like to ask: after successfully deploying Discourse, I see an updatable version in the admin panel. I have found two upgrade methods:

1. Via SSH, enter the Discourse directory and run `./launcher rebuild app` to upgrade and update.
2. Via Discourse Admin - Updates - Update Discourse.

What is the difference between these two methods? Which upgrade method should be prioritized?

Thank you.

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