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Add instructions for upgrading Bitcoin Core
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## Upgrading Bitcoin Core
If you are running an older version, shut it down. Wait until it has completely
shut down (which might take a few minutes for older versions), then run the
installer (on Windows) or just copy over /Applications/Bitcoin-Qt (on Mac) or
bitcoind/bitcoin-qt (on Linux).
The blockchain and wallet files in the data directory are compatible between
versions so there is no requirement to make any changes to the data directory
when upgrading. Occasionally the format of those files changes, but the new
Bitcoin Core version will include code that automatically upgrades the files to
the new format so no manual intervention is required.
Sometimes upgrade of the blockchain data files from very old versions to the new
versions is not supported. In those cases it may be necessary to redownload the
blockchain. Check the release notes of the new version if you are planning to
upgrade from a very old version.
Sometimes downgrade is not possible because of changes to the data files. Again,
check the release notes for the new version if you are planning to downgrade.
## Network Configuration
If you want to support the Bitcoin network, you must allow inbound