From 1ac7b0642d6145c1dd0e188c31997e90ec091f1e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: EasterRobert Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:57:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add instructions for stopping the node This commit adds a clear instruction on how to gracefully stop the node using docker compose to prevent potential data corruption. --- README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1cbaad17d..c7d63c4dc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -143,3 +143,10 @@ For support please join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/buildonbase) post in ` THE NODE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. We make no guarantees about asset protection or security. Usage is subject to applicable laws and regulations. For more information, visit [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/). + +### Stopping the Node + +To stop the node gracefully and ensure data integrity, run the following command in your terminal: + +```bash +docker compose down