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 ## Updating to a new Huly version
 
+> [!TIP]
+> For a step-by-step safe upgrade (backup, verification, and rollback), see
+> [`guides/upgrading.md`](guides/upgrading.md).
+
 Before updating, **always review `MIGRATION.md`** in this repository:
 
 - **Open `MIGRATION.md`** and find the section for your target version (for example `v0.7.423`).
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+# Upgrading (Docker Compose)
+
+A safe, repeatable procedure for upgrading a Docker Compose deployment to a new
+version, including a backup and a rollback path. This expands on the summary in the
+[README](../README.md#updating-to-a-new-huly-version).
+
+> [!CAUTION]
+> Do **not** upgrade directly from a 0.6.x version to 0.7.x. Follow the dedicated
+> migration steps in [`MIGRATION.md`](../MIGRATION.md) (especially the `v0.7.204`
+> section) instead.
+
+## 1. Review the migration notes
+
+Open [`MIGRATION.md`](../MIGRATION.md) and read every section between your current
+version and your target version. Some releases need config or service changes beyond
+just bumping the image tag.
+
+## 2. Take a backup
+
+Always back up before upgrading. See [backup-restore.md](backup-restore.md).
+
+```bash
+./backup.sh
+```
+
+Note the backup directory it prints (for example `backups/huly-backup-20260630-141500`);
+you will need it if you have to roll back.
+
+## 3. Stop the stack (recommended for major upgrades)
+
+```bash
+docker compose down
+```
+
+## 4. Update the repository
+
+```bash
+git pull
+```
+
+## 5. Set the new version
+
+Edit `.env` (or your config file) and update:
+
+- `HULY_VERSION` to the target tag, for example `v0.7.423`.
+- `DESKTOP_CHANNEL` to the same value without the leading `v` (for example `0.7.423`),
+  if you use the desktop app.
+
+Apply any additional changes called for in `MIGRATION.md`.
+
+## 6. Pull and start
+
+```bash
+docker compose pull
+docker compose up -d
+```
+
+## 7. Verify
+
+```bash
+docker compose ps          # all expected services running
+docker compose logs -f account
+```
+
+Then open the app, sign in, and confirm your workspaces and recent data are present.
+The search index may take a few minutes to rebuild after a restart.
+
+## 8. Roll back (if the upgrade fails)
+
+1. Set `HULY_VERSION` (and `DESKTOP_CHANNEL`) in your config back to the previous
+   version.
+2. Restore the backup taken in step 2:
+
+   ```bash
+   ./restore.sh backups/huly-backup-<timestamp>
+   ```
+
+3. Bring the stack back up:
+
+   ```bash
+   docker compose up -d
+   ```