> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Updating Navigator Navigator automatically checks for version updates when launched. If one is available, a popup displays that allows you to update to the newest version or keep your current version. > [!NOTE] > > Anaconda recommends keeping Navigator updated to the latest version. ![](https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/XTSpR8a-Sn-FW1SQ/images/anaconda-desktop/navigator-update.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XTSpR8a-Sn-FW1SQ\&q=85\&s=f30656329bd56e843523899b3509d325) ## Manual update You can also update Navigator manually through a command line interface (CLI). This can either be done with the `update` or `install` commands: > [tab] Update command > > 1. Open Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) (Terminal on macOS/Linux). > > 2. If necessary, update the conda package manager (A collection of software tools that automates the process of installing, updating, configuring, and removing packages. Also known as a package management system.) in your base environment by running the following command: > > ```sh theme={null} > conda update --name base conda > ``` > > 3. Update the `anaconda-navigator` package in your base environment by running the following command: > > ```sh theme={null} > conda update --name base anaconda-navigator > ``` > > If Navigator is already up to date, your command line will display: > > ```sh theme={null} > # All requested packages already installed. > ``` > > > [!WARNING] > > > > If you see the above message, but believe Navigator should have updated, specify the exact version using the instructions in the Install command tab. > [tab] Install command > > 1. Open Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) (Terminal on macOS/Linux). > > 2. Search for the available versions of `anaconda-navigator` by running the following command: > > ```sh theme={null} > conda search anaconda-navigator > ``` > > > [!TIP] > > > > You can also reference the Navigator [release notes](https://anaconda.com/docs/legacy/anaconda-navigator/release-notes.md) for the latest version number. > > 3. Install the version of `anaconda-navigator` you want by running the following command: > > ```sh Install command theme={null} > conda install --name base anaconda-navigator= > ``` > > ```sh Example install of version 2.7.0 theme={null} > conda install --name base anaconda-navigator=2.7.0 > ``` > > Comments > > Replace \ with the version of Navigator you want to use. ## Troubleshooting Troubleshoot ### Navigator fails to update to version 2.6.4 ***
Cause If you are using Navigator version 2.6.3 and are unable to update to version 2.6.4, it might be because of a dependency conflict between the `anaconda-navigator` package and the `anaconda-toolbox` package. (Each package lists incompatible versions of `anaconda-cloud-auth` as a dependency.)
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Solution To check if you have the `anaconda-toolbox` package, open Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) (Terminal on macOS/Linux) and run the following command: ```sh theme={null} conda list anaconda-toolbox ``` To solve the dependency conflict between `anaconda-navigator` and `anaconda-toolbox`: 1. Close Navigator, if open. 2. Open Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.) (Terminal on macOS/Linux). 3. Run the following command: ```sh theme={null} conda install --name base anaconda-navigator=2.6.4 anaconda-toolbox=4.1.0 ``` 4. Enter `y` to approve the package changes. > [!TIP] > > Once your base environment is updated, it is safe to close Anaconda Prompt (A command-line application included with Windows installations of Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda. Find it by searching 'Anaconda Prompt' in the Windows Start menu.)/Terminal. 5. Reopen Navigator. Once this dependency conflict is resolved, any future updates to Navigator can be accomplished as usual.
Troubleshoot ### Update popup not automatically appearing ***
Cause If you are not automatically prompted to update Navigator upon sign in, there can be several reasons why: * The dialog has been hidden * Your package index is out of sync * `defaults` is missing from your channels list
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Solution > [accordion] The dialog has been hidden > > You might have selected *Do not show again* in the **Update** popup. If this is the only reason your update popup is failing to appear, you should still see the **Update now** option beside Connect. To update, click **Update now.** > > To have the **Update** popup appear automatically again: > > 1. Open **Preferences** from the **File** or **Anaconda Navigator** menu. > 2. Deselect **Hide update dialog on startup**. > [accordion] Your package index is out of sync > > Navigator fails to recognize an update is available if your package table is not properly updated. To update your package table, click **Environments**, then **Update index…**. > [accordion] defaults is missing from your channels list > > > [!NOTE] > > > > This issue specifically impacts users without a subscription to our premium repository. > > Not having `defaults` added to your channels list can also cause Navigator's Update popup to fail to appear. > > To add `defaults` to your channels list: > > 1. Click **Channels** on the **Home** or **Environments** page. > 2. Click **Add**. > 3. Enter `defaults`, then press Enter (Windows)/Return (Mac) on your keyboard. > 4. Click **Update channels**. > 5. Close and reopen Navigator.