# Addons

# Overview

Upgrade or install Odoo modules using command-line tools. Our servers provide optimal system configurations, but managing Odoo itself remains your responsibility.

Important

To safely test new modules or updates, use a separate staging server. Do not run staging environments locally on the same production host.

Why Separate Servers?

Prevents production disruption.
Isolates tests and experiments.
Maintains better performance and security.

We offer affordable and optimized staging environments. Contact support to request a staging clone of your production Odoo.

# Upgrade an Addon

systemctl --user stop application.service
~/application/odoo/odoo-bin -u <module_name> -c ~/conf/odoo.conf --stop-after-init
systemctl --user start application.service

Replace <module_name> with your actual addon/module name.

# Install a New Addon

Upload the module to ~/application/addons/.
Run:

systemctl --user stop application.service
~/application/odoo/odoo-bin -i <module_name> -c ~/conf/odoo.conf --stop-after-init
systemctl --user start application.service

# Notes

Always stop the service before upgrades.
Make sure your addon contains a valid __manifest__.py file.