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.

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:

Update command

1. Open Anaconda Prompt (Terminal on macOS/Linux).

2. If necessary, update the conda package manager in your base environment by running the following command:

   conda update --name base conda
   

3. Update the anaconda-navigator package in your base environment by running the following command:

   conda update --name base anaconda-navigator
   

If Navigator is already up to date, your command line will display:

# All requested packages already installed.

Caution

If you see the above message, but believe Navigator should have updated, specify the exact version using the instructions in the Install command tab.

Install command

1. Open Anaconda Prompt (Terminal on macOS/Linux).

2. Search for the available versions of anaconda-navigator by running the following command:

   conda search anaconda-navigator
   

   Tip

   You can also reference the Navigator release notes for the latest version number.

3. Install the version of anaconda-navigator you want by running the following command:

   #Replace <VERSION> with the version of Navigator you want to use
   conda install --name base anaconda-navigator=<VERSION>
   

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting tips, see the Navigator section of the Troubleshooting page.