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# Upgrade RLN Node

> Update your RGB Lightning Node to the latest RLN image version.

## UI Upgrade Flow

When an RLN node is outdated, a notification block appears at the top of the Node Page prompting you to upgrade.

The notification reads:

> Please note: Your current RLN image version is no longer supported. Update your node to the latest version.

### Steps

1. **Click the Upgrade button** — Navigate to the node page where the notification block appears and click **Update** to trigger the upgrade process. This initiates an upgrade to the latest RLN image.

2. **Wait for the upgrade to complete** — The process may take a few minutes. During this time, the node will be **locked** and unavailable.

3. **Unlock the node** — Once the upgrade is complete, the node remains locked. To resume using it:
   * Navigate to the Node Page for that node.
   * Click the **Unlock** button.
   * The node will be fully operational on the updated image.

## Automatic Bulk Upgrade (Scale or Wallet Plan)

For users on the Scale or Wallet Plan, the system provides automatic bulk upgrades.

### How It Works

When a new RLN image version is released, all user nodes are **automatically upgraded** to the latest version. Manual triggering is not required.

### Post-Upgrade: Unlock Nodes

After an automatic bulk upgrade, all upgraded nodes are locked. To continue using each node:

1. Navigate to the Node Page for the respective node.
2. Click the **Unlock** button.

<Info>
  Automatic upgrades ensure all nodes stay up-to-date without user intervention. However, **manual unlocking is required for each upgraded node** to resume functionality.
</Info>

## Upgrade via API

You can also check node version status and trigger upgrades programmatically using the Cloud API. Refer to the [RGB Lightning Node API](/cloud/rgb-lightning-node-api) reference for the relevant endpoints.
