Troubleshoot nodectl upgrade

Resolve Issues When Upgrading Older Versions of nodectl

⚠️ DEPRECATED: The nodectl utility is no longer supported. This guide is archived for reference only.

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Introduction

As nodectl evolves, the upgrade process also changes.

This guide helps bring your outdated nodectl installation up to the current recommended version using a versioned, step-by-step upgrade path.

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Directly From The nodectl Utility

1

Check Your Current Version

sudo nodectl version

2

Determine Upgrade Path

sudo nodect upgrade_path

3

Follow upgrade path

Choose the next available version required by the output in the previous step.

sudo nodectl upgrade_nodectl -v <version_you_found_here>

4

Upgrade your Node

To verify that everything remains in perfect working order, issue a standard node upgrade.

You may omit the --ni if you would like an interactive experience.

sudo nodectl upgrade --ni

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Manual Download

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Releases · StardustCollective/nodectlGitHub

1

Releases page

Open your browser and visit the nodectl Releases Page.

2

Determine Version

Locate the version you want to install.

3

Obtain Download Link

Copy the direct download link for the release file that matches the Linux distribution you are running on your VPS.

4

Issue an upgrade

You may omit the --ni if you would like an interactive experience.

sudo nodectl upgrade --ni