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    # How to update the Go version

    System: Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora. Might work for others as well.

    ### 1. Uninstall the exisiting version

    As mentioned [here](https://golang.org/doc/install#install), to update a go version you will first need to uninstall the original version.

    To uninstall, delete the `/usr/local/go` directory by:

    ```
    $ sudo rm -rf /usr/local/go
    ```

    ### 2. Install the new version

    Go to the [downloads](https://golang.org/dl/) page and download the binary release suitable for your system.

    ### 3. Extract the archive file

    To extract the archive file:

    ```
    $ sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf /home/nikhita/Downloads/go1.8.1.linux-amd64.tar.gz
    ```

    ### 4. Make sure that your PATH contains `/usr/local/go/bin`

    ```
    $ echo $PATH | grep "/usr/local/go/bin"
    ```