[Support request] Migrate Ubuntu 20.04 install instance to new docker instance + new url #4865

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T09:22:15+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 09:22:15 +03:00

Originally created by @HerbertSchulz4711 on GitHub (Jul 10, 2024).

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Describe the Scenario

I have a Bookstack instance which has been installed via the Ubuntu 20.04 install script and now I would like to move the whole installation / instance to docker. Current Bookstak version running is [BookStack v22.11.1]

I've already made a backup of all files and the database according to a support document on bookstackapp.com but now I can't figure out how to migrate it to docker.

Additionally I need to update the url for all files and bookstack itself.

How would I be able to achieve migration and setting up the new url?

Thanks in advance.

Exact BookStack Version

BookStack v22.11.1

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Current: Ubuntu 20.04 | PHP 7.4.3
New version (should be): Docker (via Synology)

Originally created by @HerbertSchulz4711 on GitHub (Jul 10, 2024). ### Attempted Debugging - [x] I have read the debugging page ### Searched GitHub Issues - [x] I have searched GitHub for the issue. ### Describe the Scenario I have a Bookstack instance which has been installed via the Ubuntu 20.04 install script and now I would like to move the whole installation / instance to docker. Current Bookstak version running is [BookStack v22.11.1] I've already made a backup of all files and the database according to a support document on bookstackapp.com but now I can't figure out how to migrate it to docker. Additionally I need to update the url for all files and bookstack itself. How would I be able to achieve migration and setting up the new url? Thanks in advance. ### Exact BookStack Version BookStack v22.11.1 ### Log Content _No response_ ### Hosting Environment Current: Ubuntu 20.04 | PHP 7.4.3 New version (should be): Docker (via Synology)

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OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 09:22:18 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024):

Hi @HerbertSchulz4711,
I have a video showing the steps of restoring files and a database backup here from about 17:30:

https://youtu.be/6A8hLuQTkKQ?t=1050

It's for a docker-compose setup, but hopefully you can adapt the guidance to suit your environment, the high-level steps and advice should be relevant.

You'll want to change the URL used in the content.
This can be done using the "Update System URL" command detailed here:
https://www.bookstackapp.com/docs/admin/commands/#update-system-url
Earlier in my video linked above I show running commands.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Jul 12, 2024): Hi @HerbertSchulz4711, I have a video showing the steps of restoring files and a database backup here from about 17:30: https://youtu.be/6A8hLuQTkKQ?t=1050 It's for a docker-compose setup, but hopefully you can adapt the guidance to suit your environment, the high-level steps and advice should be relevant. You'll want to change the URL used in the content. This can be done using the "Update System URL" command detailed here: https://www.bookstackapp.com/docs/admin/commands/#update-system-url Earlier in my video linked above I show running commands.

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 09:22:20 +03:00

@HerbertSchulz4711 commented on GitHub (Jul 16, 2024):

@ssddanbrown Thank you. I'll have a look at it. :)

@HerbertSchulz4711 commented on GitHub (Jul 16, 2024): @ssddanbrown Thank you. I'll have a look at it. :)

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 09:22:21 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2024):

Since there's been no further follow-up or support needed I'll go ahead and close this off.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Nov 28, 2024): Since there's been no further follow-up or support needed I'll go ahead and close this off.

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Reference: starred/BookStack#4865