docs/content/desktop/installing-and-configuring-github-desktop/installing-and-authenticating-to-github-desktop/updating-github-desktop.md

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title	intro	redirect_from	versions
Updating GitHub Desktop	GitHub Desktop automatically downloads updates and installs them when you restart. You can also manually check for updates.	/desktop/getting-started-with-github-desktop/updating-github-desktop /desktop/installing-and-configuring-github-desktop/updating-github-desktop	free-pro-team *

{% mac %}

1. In the GitHub Desktop menu, click About GitHub Desktop.
2. Click Check for Updates.
3. If an update is available, quit and relaunch {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} to install the update.

{% endmac %}

{% windows %}

1. In the Help menu, click About GitHub Desktop.
2. Click Check for Updates.
3. If an update is available, quit and relaunch {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} to install the update.

{% endwindows %}