# Update node

To update a Lilypad RP, remove any previous versions of Lilypad on the instance and then follow the instructions to setup a Docker RP.

* If the Lilypad install for Linux was previously used on the RP, first [remove](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/resource-providers/update-node#ensure-all-processes-from-linux-install-are-stopped-and-removed)[ the install](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/resource-providers/update-node#ensure-all-processes-from-linux-install-are-stopped-and-removed). Then follow the [install instructions](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/resource-providers/update-node#install-and-run-a-new-version-of-lilypad).
* If the RP previously used a Docker Lilypad version,[  previous Docker containers and images](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/resource-providers/update-node#update-lilypad-version-for-docker-rp), then follow the [install instructions](https://docs.lilypad.tech/lilypad/resource-providers/update-node#install-and-run-a-new-version-of-lilypad).

## Ensure all processes from Linux install are stopped and removed

*This only applies if you had a Linux version installed*

### 1. Stop all systemd processess

```bash
sudo systemctl stop bacalhau
```

```bash
sudo systemctl stop lilypad-resource-provider
```

### 2. Disable the systemd services:

```bash
sudo systemctl disable bacalhau
```

```bash
sudo systemctl disable lilypad-resource-provider
```

### 3. Delete the service files from the systemd directory.

{% hint style="info" %}
*Note: Be extremely careful when using `sudo` to remove files.*
{% endhint %}

```bash
sudo rm /etc/systemd/system/bacalhau.service
```

```bash
sudo rm /etc/systemd/system/lilypad-resource-provider.service
```

### 4. Reload the systemd daemon to apply the changes.

```bash
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
```

## Remove old Docker containers and images <a href="#update-lilypad-version-for-docker-rp" id="update-lilypad-version-for-docker-rp"></a>

### 1. If a Docker RP is running stop the system (if the node is not running, disregard this first step)

```bash
docker compose down
```

### 2. You can check the status of the containers with:

```bash
docker ps -a | grep -E "resource-provider|ipfs|watchtower"
```

If they are running, stop them with:

```bash
docker stop <container_name>
```

&#x20;Remove the containers:

```bash
docker rm <container_name>
```

### 3. View all Docker images

```bash
docker images
```

### 4. Take note of the IMAGE ID for each lilypad image (resource-provider, bacalhau, and watchtower)&#x20;

Delete old Docker images that are duplicates for Lilypad (Bacalhau, Lilypad)

```bash
docker rmi <IMAGE ID>  
```

{% hint style="info" %}
&#x20;*`docker volume prune` can also be used to remove specific images that aren't being used.*
{% endhint %}

## Install and Run a new Version of Lilypad

{% hint style="info" %}
If a RP was running on the Lilypad Testnet in 2024, it is recommended to create a new wallet when joining the network again for the RP Beta program. If a RP wants to use the same wallet, feel free to try running the RP and let our team know if any issues with running jobs are experienced.

If a wallet has been used to run CLI jobs on Lilypad, this wallet cannot be used for a RP). See the Docs for [Setting up a Metamask Wallet](/lilypad/quickstart/cli/setting-up-your-wallet.md)
{% endhint %}

### 1. Export WEB3\_PRIVATE\_KEY as an environment variable

```bash
export WEB3_PRIVATE_KEY=<your-private-key>
```

### 2. Use `curl` to download the `docker-compose.yml` file from the Lilypad GitHub repository.

```
LATEST_VERSION=$(curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/Lilypad-Tech/lilypad/releases/latest | sed -n 's/.*"tag_name": "\(.*\)".*/\1/p')

curl -o docker-compose.yml "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Lilypad-Tech/lilypad/$LATEST_VERSION/docker/docker-compose.yml"
```

### 3. Start your Lilypad Node

```bash
WEB3_PRIVATE_KEY=<your_private_key> docker compose up -d
```

OR start with your own RPC URL

```bash
WEB3_PRIVATE_KEY=<your_private_key> WEB3_RPC_URL=wss://arb-sepolia.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-alchemy-id docker compose up -d
```

## Monitor the Resource Provider <a href="#id-5.-monitor-your-node" id="id-5.-monitor-your-node"></a>

Use the following command to check the status of the resource provider and bacalhau.

```bash
docker logs resource-provider
```

```bash
docker logs bacalhau
```

Use the following command to view the containers running after starting Docker Compose.

```bash
docker ps
```

A healthy, updated node should have all containers started, a preflight check, and be adding a resource offer.<br>

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