🛫Upgrade nodectl Version

Upgrade your node control utility.

Introduction

This guide provides a streamlined process to upgrade your nodectl utility to the latest supported version, while following the recommended upgrade path.

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♻️How to SSH into VPS

1

Access your Node

2

Begin the Upgrade Process

sudo nodectl upgrade_nodectl

3

Choose the Correct Upgrade Path

You will be prompted to select between two available versions:

• The latest version

• The last known upgrade path version

⚠️ Important: Select the version that follows the recommended upgrade path. Skipping versions may result in misconfiguration or compatibility issues.

• Press the corresponding number key (no need to press Enter).

• Press y to confirm your selection.

4

Verify the Upgrade Signature

After download, ensure the following message appears:

SUCCESS - AUTHENTIC NODECTL

🚫 If you see:

INVALID SIGNATURE - WARNING

Stop immediately. Do not run additional commands. Report the issue via the Constellation Network Official Discord to verify the integrity of your upgrade and prevent potential malicious activity.

5

Tessellation Upgrade (If Prompted)

You may now be asked whether to upgrade Tessellation as part of the upgrade flow.

• 🛑 If not required: Skip to next step

• ✅ If required: Press y and follow the prompts

You may optionally refer to the full Tessellation upgrade guide for details before continuing

6

Restart Auto Restart Feature (Optional)

If you’re using the auto_restart feature, it’s recommended to manually restart it to ensure any upgrade-related updates are applied:

sudo nodectl auto_restart restart

🎉 Congratulations!

Your node is now running the latest version of nodectl, fully updated and ready for continued participation in the Constellation Network.

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You can confirm your version using:

nodectl version