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@@ -9,10 +9,6 @@ custom_edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/packaging/instal
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
@@ -25,35 +21,7 @@ used, read the contents of the `.environment` file and look for a `REINSTALL_OPT
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
+wget -O /tmp/netdata-kickstart.sh https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh && sh /tmp/netdata-kickstart.sh --reinstall
```
## Troubleshooting
@@ -63,6 +31,6 @@ best route is to [uninstall](/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md) and then try a f
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).
+report](https://github.com/netdata/netdata/issues/new?assignees=&labels=bug%2Cneeds+triage&template=BUG_REPORT.yml).
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