diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 08318220ac..cb38a601d8 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ clean:
 	rm -rf .tox
 	rm -f .coverage
 
-update: backup install migrate static
+update: install migrate static
 
 # Perform database migrations (after schema changes are made)
 migrate:
diff --git a/docs/update.rst b/docs/update.rst
index d3266b4126..83a7a589d2 100644
--- a/docs/update.rst
+++ b/docs/update.rst
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Update InvenTree
 Adminitrators wishing to update InvenTree to the latest version should follow the instructions below. The commands listed below should be run from the InvenTree root directory.
 
 .. important::
-   It is advisable to backup the InvenTree database before performing these steps.
+   It is advisable to backup the InvenTree database before performing these steps. The particular backup procedure may depend on your installation details. To perform a simple database dump, run the command ``make backup``. 
 
 Stop Server
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