diff --git a/scripts/upgrade b/scripts/upgrade
index 0c85b96..2f0ef2a 100644
--- a/scripts/upgrade
+++ b/scripts/upgrade
@@ -39,6 +39,14 @@ then
 	ynh_die --message="Sorry, this version is not upgradable to the latest version :("
 fi
 
+#=================================================
+# STOP SYSTEMD SERVICE
+#=================================================
+ynh_script_progression --message="Stopping a systemd service..." --weight=1
+
+# Stop bservice before backup, to not loose message in case of failed upgrade and restore
+ynh_systemd_action --service_name=$app --action="stop" --log_path=systemd --line_match="Stopped"
+
 #=================================================
 # BACKUP BEFORE UPGRADE THEN ACTIVE TRAP
 #=================================================
@@ -56,13 +64,6 @@ ynh_abort_if_errors
 
 #=================================================
 # STANDARD UPGRADE STEPS
-#=================================================
-# STOP SYSTEMD SERVICE
-#=================================================
-ynh_script_progression --message="Stopping a systemd service..." --weight=1
-
-ynh_systemd_action --service_name=$app --action="stop" --log_path=systemd --line_match="Stopped"
-
 #=================================================
 # ENSURE DOWNWARD COMPATIBILITY
 #=================================================