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.

Update popup not automatically appearing#

If you are not automatically prompted to update Navigator upon sign in, there may be several reasons.

“Hide update dialog on startup” setting#

You may have clicked 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.

Update index#

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….

Add defaults to your channels list#

Not having defaults added to your channels list can also cause Navigator’s Update popup to fail to appear.

Note

This issue specifically impacts users without a subscription to our premium repository.

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/return on your keyboard.

  4. Click Update channels.

  5. Close and reopen Navigator.

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 (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.

  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>
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