# Update your Cloud version

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

Info

Only instance owners can upgrade n8n Cloud versions. Contact your instance owner if you don't have permission to update n8n Cloud.

1. [Log in to the n8n Cloud dashboard](https://app.n8n.cloud/manage)
1. On your dashboard, select **Manage**.
1. 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.
1. Select **Save Changes** to restart your n8n instance and perform the update.
1. In the confirmation modal, select **Confirm**.

## Best practices for updating

- 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/) for breaking changes.
- Use [Environments](../../source-control-environments/) to create a test version of your instance. Test the update there first.

## Automatic update

n8n automatically updates outdated Cloud instances.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.
