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title: Maintenance Mode
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category: usage
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description: Discover how to utilize Maintenance Mode on PocketHost, a vital
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tool for managing PocketBase instances. Perfect for carrying out updates, data
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backups, or emergency shutdowns, Maintenance Mode ensures no unwanted requests
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are processed, prioritizing control and system health. Learn about manual
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activation and automatic triggers in this walkthrough.
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Maintenance Mode will prevent your instances `pocketbase` process from running. No requests are processed while your instance is in Maintenance Mode.
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Maintenance mode can be activated manually, or PocketHost may place your instance in maintenance mode if it detects that the instance is malfunctioning.
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If your `pocketbase` process exits unexpectedly for any reason, PocketHost will place your instance in Maintenance Mode. This automatic action will cause your PocketBase instance to shut down. The `pocketbase` process will exit and no further requests will be processed.
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Maintenance Mode is helpful for the following tasks:
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- Updating the version [see upgrading](/docs/usage/upgrading/)
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- Backing up your data [see backing up and restoring](/docs/usage/backup-and-restore/)
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- Emergency shutdown for any other reason you choose.
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## Manually Activating Maintenance Mode
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To activate Maintenance Mode, navigate to your instance dashboard and scroll to the bottom to see the "Danger Zone".
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Then, switch the instance to Maintenance Mode.
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