# Is it possible to disable Discourse updates?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-disable-discourse-updates/406120
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [June 25, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-disable-discourse-updates/406120 "2026-06-25T12:56:00Z")
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### Author: ![mcwumbly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/mcwumbly/32/103861_2.png) [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-disable-discourse-updates/406120/15 "2026-06-25T15:12:10Z")

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Doesn’t change if you pick a ref that doesn’t move:

> [@Moin](#):
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> the same process applies whether you use a branch, tag, **or a specific commit hash** - you simply replace the value of `version` accordingly.

But all the above caveats apply – this is not generally recommended.

Taking this approach (or following a specific release branch) means taking more responsibility for following when things go out of support and managing those risks accordingly.

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