# Partial read-only mode

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/partial-read-only-mode/210401>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Tags:** read-only\
**Created:** [November 29, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/partial-read-only-mode/210401 "2021-11-29T13:46:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![md-misko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/md-misko/32/126315_2.png) [@md-misko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/md-misko)\
**Post date:** [May 26, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/partial-read-only-mode/210401/19 "2022-05-26T09:10:24Z")

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> [@daniel](#):
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> `Discourse::STAFF_WRITES_ONLY_MODE_KEY`

Is there any chance of implementing `ADMIN_WRITES_ONLY_MODE_KEY` to also prevent moderation actions?

I have a use case scenario where I put the forum in read only mode, perform backup and then keep the forum online and accessible for viewing while the new vps is being rebuilt from scratch, backup restored and than IP switched to the new server seamlessly without downtime.

Any moderation actions on the old server post backup/read only mode would be lost after the live switch if moderators are exempt from partial readonly mode.

I’m currently using a full readonly mode, but it is cumbersome because it also prevents admin changes using the Web UI.

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