# How to Install a Specific Package Version Using Snap

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/dedicated-server-hosting/how-to-install-a-specific-package-version-using-snap/ | Published: 2024-10-11 | Updated: 2024-10-29 | Author: Hitesh Jethva

Snap is a universal package management system developed by Canonical, which allows developers and users to distribute and install software easily across various Linux distributions. Snap packages are sandboxed, automatically updated, and compatible across multiple platforms, making them a popular choice for both developers and end users.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install a specific version of a package using Snap.

## Installing Snap and Setting Up the Environment

Before you can use Snap to install specific versions of packages, you need to have Snap installed on your system. Most modern Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, come with Snap pre-installed. If it’s not installed, follow the steps below.

First, update your package list and then install Snap:

```bash
apt update
apt install snapd
```

Verify that Snap has been installed correctly by running:

```bash
snap version
```

## Searching for Available Package Versions

Snap packages are available in multiple versions, often distributed through different channels. To install a specific version, you first need to find out which versions are available.

To see all available versions of a Snap package, use the **snap info** command:

```bash
snap info package-name
```

**Example:** Searching for available versions of the **node** package:

```bash
snap info node
```

## Installing a Specific Version Using Snap

Once you have identified the version you want to install, you can specify the channel to install that version.

### Installing from a Specific Channel

To install a specific version of a package, use the **–channel** option followed by the desired version and channel name.

```bash
snap install package-name --channel=version/stable
```

**Example:** Installing Node.js version 14 from the stable channel:

```bash
snap install node --channel=14/stable
```

- **–channel=14/stable:** Specifies the version (14) and the channel (stable) from which the Snap should be installed.

### Other Channels: Beta and Edge

In addition to the stable channel, you can also choose candidate, beta, or edge channels to install the latest development versions:

```bash
snap install package-name --channel=version/edge
```

**Example:** Installing the latest beta version of Docker:

```bash
snap install docker --channel=19.03/beta
```

## Switching Between Installed Versions

Snap allows you to easily switch between different versions of an installed package without uninstalling.

### Using snap refresh to Switch Versions

To switch to a different version of an already installed Snap, use the **snap refresh** command:

```bash
snap refresh package-name --channel=desired-version/stable
```

**Example:** Switching to Node.js version 14:

```bash
snap refresh node --channel=14/stable
```

### Reverting to a Previous Version

If you want to revert to the previous version after an update, use:

```bash
snap revert package-name
```

## Conclusion

Snap provides an easy and convenient way to install specific versions of packages. With Snap, you can also switch between versions and revert to previous ones with ease, helping you maintain control over your software environment. You can now get started using Snap package manager on [dedicated server hosting](https://www.atlantic.net/dedicated-server-hosting/) from Atlantic.Net!