> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mapeo.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/updating-mapeo-desktop.md).

# Updating Mapeo Desktop

Like most existing apps, Mapeo Desktop is in continuous development. We frequently release new versions of the application to fix technical issues or add new functionality.

When you **update** Mapeo Desktop, you do not lose data you have collected or synchronized using a previous version.

To update Mapeo Desktop, follow the same steps of the installation process using a newer installation file. Before starting, ensure that the <img src="/files/J7DJz0EhOaiOgQRUbNm6" alt="" data-size="line"> **Mapeo Desktop** application is not open. Then, follow the steps below for:

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[Installing Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/installing-mapeo-desktop.md)
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To update files used within Mapeo Desktop, such as configurations or background maps, follow the same steps detailed in the sections below using the new files:\
\
[Importing configurations to Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/importing-configurations.md)[Adding custom background maps to Mapeo Desktop](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/adding-custom-base-maps-to-mapeo-desktop.md)
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## Mapeo versions - information and naming conventions

For details on Mapeo version numbers and naming conventions, see:[Updating Mapeo Mobile](/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-mobile-installation-setup/updating-mapeo-mobile.md#mapeo-versions-information-and-naming-conventions)

## Installation files for older versions of Mapeo Desktop

To view all previous versions of Mapeo Desktop, including release notes for changes made in each version, see the [Mapeo Desktop Releases page on GitHub](https://github.com/digidem/mapeo-desktop/releases).