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Updating GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop automatically downloads updates and installs them when you restart. You can also manually check for updates.

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  1. In the GitHub Desktop menu, click About GitHub Desktop.
    About GitHub Desktop menu option
  2. Click Check for Updates.
    Check for Updates button
  3. If an update is available, quit and relaunch GitHub Desktop to install the update.
  1. In the Help menu, click About GitHub Desktop.
    About GitHub Desktop menu option
  2. Click Check for Updates.
    Check for Updates button
  3. If an update is available, quit and relaunch GitHub Desktop to install the update.

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