diff --git a/docs/update.rst b/docs/update.rst
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@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ Updating the database is as simple as calling the makefile target:
 
 This command performs the following steps:
 
-* Backup database entries and uploaded media files
 * Perform required database schema changes
 * Collect required static files