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# Update your version

n8n recommends regularly updating your Cloud version. Check the [Release notes](https://docs.n8n.io/release-notes/) to learn more about changes.

{% hint style="info" %}
Only instance owners can upgrade n8n Cloud versions. Contact your instance owner if you don't have permission to update n8n Cloud.
{% endhint %}

1. [Log in to the n8n Cloud dashboard](https://app.n8n.cloud/manage)
2. On your dashboard, select **Manage**.
3. Use the **n8n version** dropdown to select your preferred release version:
   * Latest Stable: recommended for most users.
   * Latest Beta: get the newest n8n. This may be unstable.
4. Select **Save Changes** to restart your n8n instance and perform the update.
5. In the confirmation modal, select **Confirm**.

## Best practices for updating <a href="#best-practices-for-updating" id="best-practices-for-updating"></a>

* Update frequently: this avoids having to jump multiple versions at once, reducing the risk of a disruptive update. Try to update at least once a month.
* Check the [Release notes](/release-notes/release-notes.md) for breaking changes.
* Use [Environments](/administer/use-source-control-and-environments.md) to create a test version of your instance. Test the update there first.

## Automatic update <a href="#automatic-update" id="automatic-update"></a>

n8n automatically updates outdated Cloud instances.

If you don't update you instance for 120 days, n8n emails you to warn you to update. After a further 30 days, n8n automatically updates your instance.


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