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+title: "Reinstall the Netdata Agent"
+description: "Troubleshooting installation issues or force an update of the Netdata Agent by reinstalling it using the same method you used during installation."
+custom_edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/packaging/installer/REINSTALL.md
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+
+# Reinstall the Netdata Agent
+
+In certain situations, such as needing to enable a feature or troubleshoot an issue, you may need to reinstall the
+Netdata Agent on your node.
+
+Before you try reinstalling Netdata, figure out which [installation method you
+used](/packaging/installer/UPDATE.md#determine-which-installation-method-you-used) if you do not already know. This will
+determine the reinstallation method.
+
+## One-line installer script (`kickstart.sh`)
+
+Run the one-line installer script with the `--reinstall` parameter to reinstall the Netdata Agent. This will preserve
+any [user configuration](/docs/configure/nodes.md) in `netdata.conf` or other files.
+
+If you used any [optional
+parameters](/packaging/installer/methods/kickstart.md#optional-parameters-to-alter-your-installation) during initial
+installation, you need to pass them to the script again during reinstallation. If you cannot remember which options you
+used, read the contents of the `.environment` file and look for a `REINSTALL_OPTIONS` line. This line contains a list of
+optional parameters.
+
+```bash
+bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh) --reinstall
+```
+
+## `.deb` or `.rpm` packages
+
+If you installed Netdata with [`.deb` or `.rpm` packages](/packaging/installer/methods/packages.md), use your
+distribution's package manager to reinstall Netdata. Any custom settings present in your Netdata configuration directory
+(typically at `/etc/netdata`) persists during this process.
+
+```bash
+apt-get install --reinstall netdata   # Ubuntu/Debian
+dnf reinstall netdata                 # Fedora/RHEL
+yum reinstall netdata                 # CentOS
+zypper in -f netdata                  # openSUSE
+```
+
+## Pre-built static binary for 64-bit systems (`kickstart-static64.sh`)
+
+Run the one-line installer script with the `--reinstall` parameter to reinstall the Netdata Agent. This will preserve
+any [user configuration](/docs/configure/nodes.md) in `netdata.conf` or other files.
+
+If you used any [optional
+parameters](/packaging/installer/methods/kickstart-64.md#optional-parameters-to-alter-your-installation) during
+initial installation, you need to pass them to the script again during reinstallation. If you cannot remember which
+options you used, read the contents of the `.environment` file and look for a `REINSTALL_OPTIONS` line. This line
+contains a list of optional parameters.
+
+```bash
+bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart-static64.sh) --reinstall
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you still experience problems with your Netdata Agent installation after following one of these processes, the next
+best route is to [uninstall](/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md) and then try a fresh installation using the [one-line
+installer](/packaging/installer/methods/kickstart.md).
+
+You can also post to our [community forums](https://community.netdata.cloud/c/support/13) or create a new [bug
+report](https://github.com/netdata/netdata/issues/new?labels=bug%2C+needs+triage&template=bug_report.md).
+
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