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# How to Update Filestar

Filestar is automatically updated after a major release, but sometimes we make a minor patch. In these cases, you need to update manually.

Start Filestar and click the *Check for Updates* option in the *Help* menu.

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If there's a new version available you can now choose to update to this version.

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### Update using the CLI <a href="#update-using-the-cli" id="update-using-the-cli"></a>

If you're using the [CLI](/automation/filestar-cli.md) you can also use the *update* command to install the latest version of Filestar.

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