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By default, Firefox is set to automatically update itself but you can always do a manual update. We'll show you how to update Firefox for Windows, Mac or Linux.

By default, Firefox is set to automatically update itself but you can always do a manual update. Here's how: <!-- The note BELOW is for Firefox 24 ESR (Extented Support Release). It doens't need to be localized. See https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=952549 for the discussion --> {for =fx10,=fx17,=fx24} {for win,mac}{note}'''Note:''' If you are updating Firefox at work, please check with your IT department if you run into problems.{/note}{/for} {/for} <!-- The note ABOVE is for Firefox 24 ESR (Extented Support Release). It doens't need to be localized. --> {for linux} {note}'''Note:''' If you use your Linux distribution's packaged version of Firefox, you will need to wait for an updated package to be released to its package repository. This article only applies if you installed Firefox manually (without using your distribution's package manager).{/note} {/for} #{for not fx29}{for win7,win8}At the top of the Firefox window click the {menu Firefox} button, go over to the {menu Help} menu and select {menu About Firefox}.{/for}{for winxp,linux}At the top of the Firefox window click the {menu Help} menu and select {menu About Firefox}.{/for}{/for}{for fx29}{for win,linux}Click the menu button [[Image:New Fx Menu]], click help [[Image:Help-29]] and select {menu About Firefox}.{/for}{/for}{for mac}On the menu bar click the {menu Firefox} menu and select {menu About Firefox}.{/for} #The '''About Firefox''' window will open and Firefox will begin checking for updates and downloading them automatically. #;{for win}[[Image:Update Win1 Fx14]]{/for} #When the updates are ready to be installed, click {button Restart to Update}. #;{for win}[[Image:Update Win2 Fx14]]{/for} {warning}'''Important:''' If the update didn't start, didn't complete or there was some other problem, please [https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/?scene=2#download-fx download and install a fresh copy].{/warning} To change update settings, see [[Advanced settings for accessibility, browsing, system defaults, network, updates, and encryption#w_update-tab]].