---
subject: .NET agent
releaseDate: '{date}'
version: {version}
downloadLink: 'https://download.newrelic.com/dot_net_agent/latest_release'
features: [{feature_summary_list}]
bugs: [{bug_summary_list}]
security: [{security_summary_list}]
---

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New Relic recommends that you update the agent regularly and at a minimum every 3 months. Read more about [keeping your agent up to date](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/new-relic-solutions/new-relic-one/install-configure/update-new-relic-agent). 

This release is supported for one year after its release date. For a full list of supported versions and their support periods, please see our [EOL policy doc](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/apm/agents/net-agent/getting-started/net-agent-eol-policy).
</Callout>

### Changelog
{changes_content}

### Checksum
{checksum_content}
  
### Updating

* Follow standard procedures to [update the .NET agent](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/apm/agents/net-agent/installation/update-net-agent/).
* If you're using a particularly old agent, review the list of major changes and procedures for [updating legacy .NET agents](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/apm/agents/net-agent/installation/update-net-agent/#updating_older_net).
