# Troubleshoot nodectl upgrade

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

New and existing node operators should use the **Node Pilot** utility. **Click here to view the Node Pilot Setup Guide**
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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This guide helps bring your outdated `nodectl` installation up to the current recommended version using a versioned, step-by-step upgrade path.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

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### Check Your Current Version

```bash
sudo nodectl version
```

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### Determine Upgrade Path

```bash
sudo nodect upgrade_path
```

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### Follow upgrade path

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

```bash
sudo nodectl upgrade_nodectl -v <version_you_found_here>
```

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### 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.

```bash
sudo nodectl upgrade --ni
```

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## Manual Download

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### Releases page

Open your browser and visit the **nodectl Releases Page.**
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### Determine Version

Locate the version you want to install.
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### Obtain Download Link

Copy the **direct download link** for the release file that matches the Linux distribution you are running on your VPS.
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### Issue an upgrade

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

```
sudo nodectl upgrade --ni
```

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