diff --git a/deploy.sh b/deploy.sh
index 8f94510..400804a 100755
--- a/deploy.sh
+++ b/deploy.sh
@@ -119,7 +119,9 @@ if [ "$GREENFIELD" = true ]; then
 # --- Smart update ---
 else
     echo "[3/5] Redeploying containers..."
-    podman-compose -f "$TARGET_DIR/compose/stack.yaml" up -d 2>&1 || true
+    podman stop caddy authelia launcher 2>/dev/null || true
+    podman rm caddy authelia launcher 2>/dev/null || true
+    podman-compose -f "$TARGET_DIR/compose/stack.yaml" up -d 2>&1 || echo "[WARN] Stack deploy had issues"
 fi
 
 # --- Health check ---