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diff --git a/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md b/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md index d2bd1ebd9..c18a1bfc8 100644 --- a/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md +++ b/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md @@ -1,11 +1,19 @@ -# Uninstalling Netdata - -Our self-contained uninstaller is able to remove Netdata installations created with shell installer. -It doesn't need any other Netdata repository files to be run. -All it needs is an `.environment` file, which is created during installation (with shell installer) -and put in `${NETDATA_USER_CONFIG_DIR}/.environment` (by default `/etc/netdata/.environment`). -That file contains some parameters which are passed to our installer -and which are needed during uninstallation process. +<!-- +title: "Uninstall Netdata" +description: "If you are no longer interested in using the Netdata Agent, use the self-contained uninstaller to remove all traces of binaries and configuration files." +custom_edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/packaging/installer/UNINSTALL.md +--> + +# Uninstall Netdata + +> ⚠️ If you're having trouble updating Netdata, moving from one installation method to another, or generally having +> issues with your Netdata Agent installation, consider our [**reinstall Netdata** +> doc](/packaging/installer/REINSTALL.md) instead of removing the Netdata Agent entirely. + +Our self-contained uninstaller is able to remove Netdata installations created with shell installer. It doesn't need any +other Netdata repository files to be run. All it needs is an `.environment` file, which is created during installation +(with shell installer) and put in `${NETDATA_USER_CONFIG_DIR}/.environment` (by default `/etc/netdata/.environment`). +That file contains some parameters which are passed to our installer and which are needed during uninstallation process. Mainly two parameters are needed: ```sh @@ -29,8 +37,8 @@ NETDATA_ADDED_TO_GROUPS="<additional groups>" # Additional groups for a user ru ${NETDATA_PREFIX}/usr/libexec/netdata/netdata-uninstaller.sh --yes --env <environment_file> ``` -Note: Existing installations may still need to download the file if it's not present. -To execute uninstall in that case, run the following commands: +Note: Existing installations may still need to download the file if it's not present. To execute uninstall in that case, +run the following commands: ```sh wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/netdata/netdata/master/packaging/installer/netdata-uninstaller.sh @@ -40,7 +48,7 @@ chmod +x ./netdata-uninstaller.sh The default `environment_file` is `/etc/netdata/.environment`. -Note: This uninstallation method assumes previous installation with `netdata-installer.sh` or the kickstart script. -Currently using it when Netdata was installed by a package manager can work or cause unexpected results. +> Note: This uninstallation method assumes previous installation with `netdata-installer.sh` or the kickstart script. +> Currently using it when Netdata was installed by a package manager can work or cause unexpected results. [](<>) |