# Reinstalling the agent
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To reinstall the AWS Replication Agent, download the latest version of the agent and follow the installation instructions. You do not need to remove any previous versions prior to reinstalling the agent.
+ [Linux](linux-agent.md)
+ [Windows](windows-agent.md)

**Note**  
You must reinstall the agent to benefit from new features.

## Reinstalling the agent on a recovery instance
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If you are reinstalling an agent on a recovery instance:

1. Select your recovery instance and choose **Disconnect from AWS** from the **Actions** drop-down menu.

1. When reinstalling the agent, include the **--install-as-recovery-instance** parameter.

Example:

```
chmod +x aws-replication-installer-init; sudo ./aws-replication-installer-init --install-as-recovery-instance s-abcd01234567890
```

**Note**  
In order to reinstall the agent on a recovery instance, you need to provide the temporary credentials for a role that has the [AWSElasticDisasterRecoveryAgentInstallationPolicy](security-iam-awsmanpol-AWSElasticDisasterRecoveryAgentInstallationPolicy.md) policy.