> ## 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
export const Comments = ({children}) => {
return ;
};
export const TroubleshootSolution = ({children}) => <>
Solution
{children}
;
export const TroubleshootCause = ({children}) =>
Cause
{children}
;
export const TroubleshootTitle = ({children}) => <>
{children}
;
export const Troubleshoot = ({children}) => ;
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.
Anaconda recommends keeping Navigator updated to the latest version.
## 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:
1. Open [Anaconda Prompt](/reference/glossary#anaconda-prompt) (Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. If necessary, update the conda package manager 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.
```
If you see the above message, but believe Navigator should have updated, specify the exact version using the instructions in the Install command tab.
1. Open [Anaconda Prompt](/reference/glossary#anaconda-prompt) (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
```
You can also reference the Navigator [release notes](/tools/anaconda-navigator/release-notes) 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
```
Replace \ with the version of Navigator you want to use.
## Troubleshooting
### Navigator fails to update to version 2.6.4
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.)
To check if you have the `anaconda-toolbox` package, open Anaconda Prompt (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 (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.
Once your base environment is updated, it is safe to close Anaconda Prompt/Terminal.
5. Reopen Navigator.
Once this dependency conflict is resolved, any future updates to Navigator can be accomplished as usual.
### Update popup not automatically appearing
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
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**.
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…**.
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.