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# version

> Show version information

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

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
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)

<Info>
  Automatic update checks can be disabled in development builds using the `MULLVAD_ENABLE_DEV_UPDATES` environment variable.
</Info>

## 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:

```bash theme={null}
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](https://mullvad.net/download/)
2. Verify signature (recommended)
3. Install package for your platform

**CLI-only systems:**

```bash theme={null}
# 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`](/cli/commands/beta-program) - Manage beta program enrollment
* [`status`](/cli/commands/status) - Check connection status