diff --git a/scripts/install.sh b/scripts/install.sh
index 4cd0cd2fd3c..be9914aa237 100755
--- a/scripts/install.sh
+++ b/scripts/install.sh
@@ -2442,10 +2442,11 @@ main() {
     # Install gateway daemon for fresh installs (not upgrades)
     if [[ "$is_upgrade" != "true" ]]; then
         install_gateway_daemon_if_needed
+    else
+        # Only refresh gateway service on upgrades (not fresh installs)
+        refresh_gateway_service_if_loaded
     fi
 
-    refresh_gateway_service_if_loaded
-
     # Step 6: Run doctor for migrations on upgrades and git installs
     local run_doctor_after=false
     if [[ "$is_upgrade" == "true" || "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "git" ]]; then