diff --git a/.env b/.env
index 3196241b..1956f2fe 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -65,11 +65,11 @@ ERROR_PAGE_SHOW_HELP=1
 
 # Set this to 1 to completely disable web-based updates, regardless of user permissions.
 # Use this if you prefer to manage updates through your own deployment process.
-DISABLE_WEB_UPDATES=0
+DISABLE_WEB_UPDATES=1
 
 # Set this to 1 to disable the backup restore feature from the web UI.
 # Restoring backups is a destructive operation that could cause data loss.
-DISABLE_BACKUP_RESTORE=0
+DISABLE_BACKUP_RESTORE=1
 
 ###################################################################################
 # SAML Single sign on-settings
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 73462a5a..437459cd 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.5.1
+2.5.0