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description: 'Actions Required for v.1.6.1'
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# v1.6.1

Updating your Medusa backend to version `1.6.1` requires running migrations on your backend.

## Overview

As the new version `1.6.1` make changes to the database schema, it is required to run new migrations before you start your backend.

Without running the migrations, you might have trouble accessing and using the Medusa admin.

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## Actions Required

After updating your backend, run migrations with the following command:

```bash
npx medusa migrations run
```
