version

Show version information

The mullvad version command displays information about the current Mullvad VPN version and checks for available updates.

Usage

mullvad version

No options or arguments required.

Output

The command displays:

• Current installed version
• Whether the version is supported
• Latest available version (if different)
• Whether an update is available

Example output

Up to date

Current version: 2024.1
Latest stable version: 2024.1
You are running the latest version

Update available

Current version: 2023.6
Latest stable version: 2024.1
A new version is available!

Beta version

Current version: 2024.2-beta1
Latest stable version: 2024.1
Latest beta version: 2024.2-beta1
You are running a beta version

Version information

Version format

Mullvad VPN uses calendar versioning:

• Format: YYYY.N (e.g., 2024.1, 2024.2)
• YYYY - Year of release
• N - Sequential release number for that year
• Beta versions append -betaN (e.g., 2024.2-beta1)

Supported versions

Mullvad typically supports:

• Current stable release
• One previous stable release
• Current beta (if enrolled in beta program)

Running unsupported versions may have security vulnerabilities.

Update checks

The daemon automatically checks for updates:

• Every 24 hours when disconnected
• When explicitly requested via this command
• Does not check when connected (to avoid leaking information)

Automatic update checks can be disabled in development builds using the MULLVAD_ENABLE_DEV_UPDATES environment variable.

Beta program

If enrolled in the beta program:

• Shows both stable and beta version information
• Notifies about beta releases
• Does not automatically install beta versions

Manage beta enrollment with:

mullvad beta-program set on|off

Update process

The CLI only shows version information. To update:

Desktop (GUI):

• Notifications appear when updates are available
• Click to download and install

Manual update:

1. Download from mullvad.net/download
2. Verify signature (recommended)
3. Install package for your platform

CLI-only systems:

# Check for updates
mullvad version

# Download and install manually using your package manager
# Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade mullvad-vpn

# Fedora/RHEL:
sudo dnf upgrade mullvad-vpn

Version metadata

The command also shows:

• Build commit hash (for development builds)
• Supported protocol versions
• Compatible daemon API version

Exit status

• 0 - Successfully retrieved version information
• 1 - Failed to connect to daemon or retrieve version info

Related commands

• beta-program - Manage beta program enrollment
• status - Check connection status