# How to update the Observe Kubernetes helm-charts version

**URL:** <https://community.observeinc.com/t/how-to-update-the-observe-kubernetes-helm-charts-version/56>\
**Category:** Data Ingestion\
**Tags:** how-to, kb, kubernetes\
**Created:** [August 27, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.observeinc.com/t/how-to-update-the-observe-kubernetes-helm-charts-version/56 "2025-08-27T21:44:11Z")\
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Updating the Observe Kubernetes [helm-charts](https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts "https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts") ensures that you benefit from the latest features, bug fixes, and security updates. This guide will walk you through the steps to update the Observe `helm-charts`.

## **Prerequisites**

Before proceeding, ensure you have the following:

- **Helm** installed (v3 or later).

- Access to the repository: [helm-charts](https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts "https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts").

- Kubernetes cluster credentials configured locally.

- Sufficient permissions to deploy and update resources in your Kubernetes namespace or cluster.

- Existing Observe stack deployment via Helm (if applicable).

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## **Steps to Update the Helm Chart**

### **1. Fetch the Latest Chart Version**

1. Add the Observe helm-charts chart repository if you haven’t already:

2. Update your local Helm repository to fetch the latest charts:

3. Verify the latest version of the Observe Helm chart:

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### **2. Optional: Backup Existing Configuration**

1. Export the existing Helm values:

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### **3. Review the Release Notes**

Check the [release notes](https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts/releases "https://github.com/observeinc/helm-charts/releases") for the chart version you’re upgrading to. Pay attention to:

- Breaking changes.

- Deprecated values.

- New features or parameters.

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### **4. Update existing Helm release and reuse current deployment**

`helm upgrade --namespace=observe observe-stack observe/stack --reuse-values`

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### **5. Verify the Deployment**

1. Check the status of the Helm release:

2. Inspect the pods to ensure all are running as expected:

3. Review the logs of key pods for any errors:

4. Check Kubernetes events for any errors:

5. Verify that the Kubernetes events are being collected as expected.

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## **Conclusion**

Regularly updating the Observe Kubernetes Helm chart ensures your deployment remains secure, stable, and up-to-date with the latest capabilities.