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Ghost Update Error | Your node version is 16.13.0, but Ghost v5.82.4 require requires ^18.12.1
I have been stuck at the older Ghost version for a while now. I went the rabbit hole of updating the Node via Terminal, wasted hours with no success. Is there any practica way to upgrade my Ghost?
Thank you
Message: Ghost v5.82.4 is not compatible with the current Node version. Your node version is 16.13.0, but Ghost v5.82.4 requires ^18.12.1 || ^20.11.1
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+ sudo systemctl is-active ghost_oykun-com
✔ Checking system Node.js version - found v16.13.0
✔ Ensuring user is not logged in as ghost user
✔ Checking if logged in user is directory owner
✔ Checking current folder permissions
✔ Checking folder permissions
✔ Checking file permissions
✔ Checking content folder ownership
✔ Checking memory availability
✔ Checking free space
✔ Checking for available migrations
✔ Checking for latest Ghost version
# 5.82.4
This release contains fixes for minor bugs and issues reported by Ghost users.
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View the changelog for full details: https://github.com/tryghost/ghost/compare/v5.82.3...v5.82.4
✔ Fetched release notes
✖ Downloading and updating Ghost to v5.82.4
A SystemError occurred.
Message: Ghost v5.82.4 is not compatible with the current Node version. Your node version is 16.13.0, but Ghost v5.82.4 requires ^18.12.1 || ^20.11.1
Debug Information:
OS: Ubuntu, v20.04.3 LTS
Node Version: v16.13.0
Ghost Version: 5.46.0
Ghost-CLI Version: 1.26.0
Environment: production
Command: 'ghost update'
Try running ghost doctor to check your system for known issues.
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Heya @designo,
You’ll need to update your NodeJS version first and then try the ghost upgrade command.
Update Node.js
Since Ghost v5.82.4 requires Node.js version ^18.12.1 or ^20.11.1, you’ll need to upgrade your Node.js installation. You can use Node Version Manager (nvm) to manage multiple Node.js versions easily. Here’s how to do it: