How can I install an older version of a package via NuGet?

Question

I want to install an older version of a package (Newtonsoft.Json). But NuGet rolls back:

PM> Install-Package Newtonsoft.Json -Version 4.0.5
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Answer 1

As of NuGet 2.8, there is a feature to downgrade a package.

NuGet 2.8 Release Notes

Example:

The following command entered into the Package Manager Console will downgrade the Couchbase client to version 1.3.1.0.

Update-Package CouchbaseNetClient -Version 1.3.1.0

Result:

Updating 'CouchbaseNetClient' from version '1.3.3' to '1.3.1.0' in project [project name].
Removing 'CouchbaseNetClient 1.3.3' from [project name].
Successfully removed 'CouchbaseNetClient 1.3.3' from [project name].

Something to note as per crimbo below:

This approach doesn't work for downgrading from one prerelease version to other prerelease version - it only works for downgrading to a release version