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    # How to update the Go version

    ## Remove the existing go package

    ```
    sudo rm -rvf /usr/local/go
    ```

    ## Install the new Go version
    Download specific binary release for your system

    https://golang.org/dl/


    ## Extract the archive file

    ```
    sudo tar -xvf go1.14.linux-amd64.tar.gz
    ```

    ## Move the extracted file to desired location on the system

    ```
    sudo mv go /usr/local
    ```

    ## Verify the go version

    ```
    go version
    ```