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CRUGG's avatar
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Laravel Maintenance --render and --secret not working

Hey there! I'm currently trying out the php artisan down Command described in the Laravel Docs Page. When I add either the --render or the --secret Parameter (I haven't tried the others), I get an error saying:

The "--render" option does not exist.

or

The "--secret" option does not exist.

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Snapey's avatar

What do you get with php artisan -V

Those options are only available in version 8

CRUGG's avatar
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That says 7.25 apparently. I am 100% sure that I installed Laravel after 8 was out though, so I don't know why it installed Laravel 7. Can I easily upgrade to 8 or is that a lot of work?

Snapey's avatar

the upgrade guide covers the steps needed. Should not be too complicated.

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