diff --git a/scripts/upgrade b/scripts/upgrade
index 6950f48..ac1c1e1 100755
--- a/scripts/upgrade
+++ b/scripts/upgrade
@@ -221,12 +221,12 @@ EOF
         # Install the next nextcloud version in $tmpdir
         ynh_setup_source --dest_dir="$tmpdir"
 
-        # Enable maintenance mode
-        exec_occ maintenance:mode --on
-
         # Backup the config file in the temp dir
         cp -a "$install_dir/config/config.php" "$tmpdir/config/config.php"
 
+        # Enable maintenance mode
+        exec_occ maintenance:mode --on
+
         # Backup 3rd party applications from the current Nextcloud
         # But do not overwrite if there is any upgrade
         # (apps directory already exists in Nextcloud archive)