# 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). [](<>)