# Upgrade Guides

&#x20;<mark style="background-color:orange;">**Latest Version:**</mark>&#x20;

```
v0.4.4-release
```

**IMPORTANT UPGRADE NOTES FOR v0.4.4 ⤵️**

Upgrading must be completed by Friday 3:00 pm, PDT, December 22nd.&#x20;

To upgrade, choose your upgrade path, either manually or using the Validator Toolbox, and follow the steps to upgrade your node when necessary. These steps will update your validator to the latest version.&#x20;

<mark style="color:red;">**Expect a few minutes of downtime while the upgrade is performed.**</mark>

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:red;">This upgrade is mandatory for all node operators.</mark>
{% endhint %}


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