```shell
sudo mkdir -p /opt/pleroma
sudo chown -R pleroma:pleroma /opt/pleroma
-sudo -Hu pleroma git clone -b master https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma /opt/pleroma
+sudo -Hu pleroma git clone -b stable https://git.pleroma.social/pleroma/pleroma /opt/pleroma
```
* Change to the new directory:
#### Further reading
-* [Admin tasks](Admin tasks)
* [Backup your instance](backup.html)
* [Configuration tips](general-tips-for-customizing-pleroma-fe.html)
* [Hardening your instance](hardening.html)