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description: Learn how to upgrade your .NET Core 2.0 app to 2.1.
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author: mairaw
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ms.author: mairaw
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ms.date: 06/18/2018
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---
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# Migrate from .NET Core 2.0 to 2.1
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This article shows you the basic steps for migrating your .NET Core 2.0 app to 2.1. If you're looking to migrate your ASP.NET Core app to 2.1, see [Migrate from ASP.NET Core 2.0 to 2.1](/aspnet/core/migration/20_21).
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For an overview of the new features in .NET Core 2.1, see [What's new in .NET Core 2.1](../whats-new/dotnet-core-2-1.md).
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## Update the project file to use 2.1 versions
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* Open the project file (the \*.csproj, \*.vbproj, or \*.fsproj file).
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* Change the [target framework](../../standard/frameworks.md) value from `netcoreapp2.0` to `netcoreapp2.1`. The target framework is defined by the `<TargetFramework>` or `<TargetFrameworks>` element.
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For example, change `<TargetFramework>netcoreapp2.0</TargetFramework>` to `<TargetFramework>netcoreapp2.1</TargetFramework>`.
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* Remove `<DotNetCliToolReference>` references for tools that are bundled in the .NET Core 2.1 SDK (v 2.1.300 or later). These references include:
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