# Desktop Version updates (auto or manual?)

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**Created:** [March 2, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/desktop-version-updates-auto-or-manual/67175 "2026-03-02T03:01:55Z")\
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This is the answer to your question provided by the Chat bot Virtual Assistant :

how do I update the desktop edition

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Here’s the safe, supported way to update Manager Desktop:

Before you start

- Make a backup of each business (File \> Backup or use the Backup button per business) and store copies off the computer (USB/cloud). This protects you because once a business file is opened by a newer version, it can’t be reopened by an older version. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/how-to-upgrade-desktop-edition-to-latest-version/15224?utm_source=openai))

Get the latest version

- Download the current Desktop installer from the official download page. That page always has the latest build; the Releases page only lists selected changes. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/update-free-desktop-version-on-mac/52988?utm_source=openai))

Install over your existing copy

- Windows: Run the downloaded installer. You do not need to uninstall first; it will update in place. Relaunch Manager when it finishes. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/how-can-i-update-the-desktop-edition/65321?utm_source=openai))

- macOS: Open the downloaded .dmg and drag Manager to Applications, replacing the existing app when prompted. Then launch it from Applications. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/manager-io-crashing-on-macos/61951?utm_source=openai))

- Linux: Install the downloaded package for your distro (e.g., .deb or .rpm) using your package manager; it will upgrade the existing installation. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/how-can-i-update-the-desktop-edition/65321?utm_source=openai))

After updating

- If you’re coming from an older Desktop build, note that since version 25.8.23 the app runs on a new Electron-based platform. If your businesses don’t appear where you expect, use File \> Change Data Folder to point Manager at your business files. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/switching-desktop-edition-to-electron-platform/64762?utm_source=openai))

Tips

- If you see a message that your database was upgraded but the program is older, just install the newest Desktop version from the download page and open your businesses again. ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/how-to-upgrade-desktop-edition-to-latest-version/15224?utm_source=openai))

- If anything feels off after updating, install the latest build again (issues reported on older builds are often resolved in newer ones). ([forum.manager.io](https://forum.manager.io/t/manager-io-crashing-on-macos/61951?utm_source=openai))

If you tell me your OS (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and your current version, I can give you click-by-click steps with the exact file to download.

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