> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.draftable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Updating Draftable Clean

> This article explains how updates work in Draftable Clean, how to check which version is currently installed, and how to manually apply updates.

## How updates work

Draftable regularly releases updates for Draftable Clean, including bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. As of **v26.6.0**, the application **updates itself in the background by default** — updates are downloaded automatically while you work and applied the next time the application is restarted.

Draftable Clean also runs from a **system tray icon** and supports **minimise-to-tray**, so it stays available (and able to apply downloaded updates) without occupying the taskbar.

<Note>
  If you are using the **Machine-Wide MSI** installer, updates are not applied automatically. All updates must be manually downloaded and installed by an administrator. See [Deployment options](/hc/en-us/Draftable-Clean-articles/Deployment-options) for details.
</Note>

## Manually checking for updates

To force an update check or manually apply an update:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Close and restart Draftable Clean. On launch, the application automatically checks for updates and downloads any available update in the background.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If an update was downloaded, you may be prompted to restart the application to apply it. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    After restarting, check the **status bar** at the bottom of the application to confirm the version has been updated (see [Checking the current version](#checking-the-current-version) below for installer-specific details).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  In some cases, Draftable support may provide a specific update file for your organization. If so, download and run the installer directly — see [Deployment options](/hc/en-us/Draftable-Clean-articles/Deployment-options) for installer details.
</Note>

If you have any issues with updating Draftable Clean, please contact the support team at [support@draftable.com](mailto:support@draftable.com).

## Checking the current version

For installations using the **Default Installer (.exe)**, the current version of Draftable Clean is displayed in the **status bar** at the bottom of the application window:

* **Engine version** is shown on the left (e.g. `Engine: 1.0.1-pre.19`)
* **App Version** is shown on the right (e.g. `App Version: 1.0.1200`)

<Note>
  If you installed Draftable Clean using the **Machine-Wide MSI** installer, the application version is not shown in the status bar. Currently, you can find the application version in Windows **Settings** > **Apps** > **Installed apps**.
</Note>

<Tip>
  When contacting Draftable support, include the application version (and the engine version too, if shown in the status bar) so the team can assist you more effectively.
</Tip>