# Upgrade

Upgrading your node is necessary to get the latest features, improvements, and security updates. Follow the instructions below:

## Update instruction on block [2988700](https://mainnet.block-pro.net/fuel/block/2988700)

### 1. Check Current Version

```bash
fuelsequencerd version --long
```

Make a note or remember your current version.

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### 2. Download the New Version

```bash
cd $HOME
wget -O fuelsequencerd https://github.com/FuelLabs/fuel-sequencer-deployments/releases/download/seq-mainnet-1.3/fuelsequencerd-seq-mainnet-1.3-linux-amd64
chmod +x fuelsequencerd
```

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### 3. Install the New Version

Before replacing the binary, check the path of the current version:

```bash
which fuelsequencerd
```

Then move the new binary to this path, replacing the old one:

```bash
sudo mv $HOME/fuelsequencerd $(which fuelsequencerd)
```

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### 4. Verify Installed Version

```bash
fuelsequencerd version --long | grep -e commit -e version
```

Expected output:

```
#version:seq-mainnet-1.3
#commit:d25152c041602c16aced7fbdd207bede18ae1918
```

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### 5. Restart the Service

```bash
sudo systemctl restart fuelsequencerd
```

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### 6. Check Service Status and Logs

```bash
sudo systemctl status fuelsequencerd
sudo journalctl -fu fuelsequencerd -o cat
```

Make sure the service is running without errors.

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### Important Note

Before upgrading, it is recommended to back up your data and have console access to your server in case any issues arise.

For more detailed information, refer to the [Fuel Node Installation Guide.](https://docs.fuel.network/docs/node-operator/fuel-sequencer/mainnet-validator/)


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