diff --git a/scripts/upgrade b/scripts/upgrade
index 3e51751..64b0771 100644
--- a/scripts/upgrade
+++ b/scripts/upgrade
@@ -72,6 +72,12 @@ ynh_clean_setup () {
 # Exit if an error occurs during the execution of the script
 ynh_abort_if_errors
 
+#=================================================
+# STOP SERVICE
+#=================================================
+
+ynh_systemd_action --action=stop --service_name=$app --log_path=systemd
+
 #=================================================
 # STANDARD UPGRADE STEPS
 #=================================================