> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://validators.spicenet.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://validators.spicenet.io/maintenance-and-upgrades/8.2-upgrading-your-node.md).

# 8.2 Upgrading Your Node

When a new version of Spicenet is released:

1. Check the release notes for any breaking changes
2. Stop your node
3. Backup your data
4. Update the Spicenet software:

```bash
git pull
cargo build --release
```

5. Restart your node

Always test upgrades on a testnet before applying them to your mainnet validator.