[PR #23] [MERGED] Enhancements to FAQs and Updating Instructions #187

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opened 2026-10-18 14:10:03 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 0 comments

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📋 Pull Request Information

Original PR: https://github.com/open-webui/docs/pull/23
Author: @justinh-rahb
Created: 3/16/2024
Status: ✅ Merged
Merged: 3/17/2024
Merged by: @tjbck

Base: main ← Head: main

📝 Commits (5)

4e3ad50 Update FAQ
f622674 Update updating instructions, add updating.md
da52463 Clarify host networking method
af16286 Add FAQ about using official Docker package
82bdc91 Add notes

📊 Changes

3 files changed (+162 additions, -3 deletions)

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📝 docs/faq.md (+27 -0)
📝 docs/getting-started/index.md (+15 -3)
➕ docs/getting-started/updating.md (+120 -0)

📄 Description

This update aims to address common questions and concerns related to the updating process for Open WebUI, offering clearer guidance for both Docker and direct installation methods.

What's Included:

FAQ Additions: We've added detailed answers for why Open WebUI might not update after re-pulling/restarting the container and clarified concerns regarding data loss when deleting containers.
Updating Instructions Expansion: The updating section now includes comprehensive steps for manual updates, using Watchtower for automated updates, and a new section dedicated to updating Docker Compose installations. We also introduced instructions for updating non-Docker installations to assist users with direct installs.
Watchtower Persistence: For users preferring automated updates, we've elaborated on how to use Watchtower both for one-off updates and as a persistent service, ensuring Open WebUI stays up-to-date with minimal effort.
Direct Install Updates: Acknowledging that some users may opt for a non-Docker setup, we've provided guidance on updating direct installations, highlighting the manual steps required to keep the application current.

This PR is designed to make our documentation more comprehensive and helpful, reducing the need for community support for common issues and enhancing user experience with clearer, step-by-step updating processes.

_{🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.}

## 📋 Pull Request Information **Original PR:** https://github.com/open-webui/docs/pull/23 **Author:** [@justinh-rahb](https://github.com/justinh-rahb) **Created:** 3/16/2024 **Status:** ✅ Merged **Merged:** 3/17/2024 **Merged by:** [@tjbck](https://github.com/tjbck) **Base:** `main` ← **Head:** `main` --- ### 📝 Commits (5) - [`4e3ad50`](https://github.com/open-webui/docs/commit/4e3ad50874aa98a2a82bf9d044ebad4480ea8e25) Update FAQ - [`f622674`](https://github.com/open-webui/docs/commit/f622674ee4fba3f7ec963ad2b66fd6cdb470fbc8) Update updating instructions, add `updating.md` - [`da52463`](https://github.com/open-webui/docs/commit/da524631a25a73f280f0940619ccb2e68197fd9b) Clarify `host` networking method - [`af16286`](https://github.com/open-webui/docs/commit/af16286d17ba96b3ff7d10a8891bb217075b8359) Add FAQ about using official Docker package - [`82bdc91`](https://github.com/open-webui/docs/commit/82bdc9150790915fdb1060a8ab1fd16d6ff2dad7) Add notes ### 📊 Changes **3 files changed** (+162 additions, -3 deletions) <details> <summary>View changed files</summary> 📝 `docs/faq.md` (+27 -0) 📝 `docs/getting-started/index.md` (+15 -3) ➕ `docs/getting-started/updating.md` (+120 -0) </details> ### 📄 Description This update aims to address common questions and concerns related to the updating process for Open WebUI, offering clearer guidance for both Docker and direct installation methods. **What's Included:** - **FAQ Additions**: We've added detailed answers for why Open WebUI might not update after re-pulling/restarting the container and clarified concerns regarding data loss when deleting containers. - **Updating Instructions Expansion**: The updating section now includes comprehensive steps for manual updates, using Watchtower for automated updates, and a new section dedicated to updating Docker Compose installations. We also introduced instructions for updating non-Docker installations to assist users with direct installs. - **Watchtower Persistence**: For users preferring automated updates, we've elaborated on how to use Watchtower both for one-off updates and as a persistent service, ensuring Open WebUI stays up-to-date with minimal effort. - **Direct Install Updates**: Acknowledging that some users may opt for a non-Docker setup, we've provided guidance on updating direct installations, highlighting the manual steps required to keep the application current. This PR is designed to make our documentation more comprehensive and helpful, reducing the need for community support for common issues and enhancing user experience with clearer, step-by-step updating processes. --- <sub>🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.</sub>

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