How do I update the version of JetBrains running on a remote server?

Question

I'm using PyCharm with JetBrains Gateway to work on a remote EC2 instance. I updated my local version of PyCharm but then discovered that the version running on the remote server didn't update. How do I update it?

Answer 1

I had to Google a bit to find an answer to this:

You need to delete the existing IDE backend and create a new one.

1. In the project-selection window, click the gear icon.
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2. Click "Manage IDE Backends".
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3. Click the "X" icon to remove the backend that needs to get updated.
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4. Click the 'Add Project' button.
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5. Navigate to the directory with your code and click Download IDE and Connect.
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