> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://forest-chore-open-api.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Disable automatic Forest schema update

On server start, Forest automatically loads a new Forest schema if changes are detected.

For better control, you can disable the automatic schema synchronization by adding the following environment variable: `FOREST_DISABLE_AUTO_SCHEMA_APPLY=true`(ex: for QA and testing purposes)

<Warning>
  By doing so, you will need to manually synchronize your Forest schema [using our CLI.](/legacy/javascript-agents/how-tos/maintain/manage-your-forest-admin-programmatically)
</Warning>

The command line `forest schema:apply --secret YOUR_FOREST_ENV_SECRET`apply the current schema of your repository to the specified environment (using your `.forestadmin-schema.json` file).