Microsoft Edge updates itself automatically in the background, but you can force a check any time by opening Edge, clicking the three-dot menu, then Help and Feedback, then About Microsoft Edge. Edge downloads the update and shows a Restart button to finish it.
Applies To
- Browser: Microsoft Edge, desktop and mobile
- OS: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- Account: none needed
How Do I Update Edge on Windows or Mac?
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three dots (
...) in the top-right corner and select Settings. - On the left sidebar, click About Microsoft Edge. Edge checks for updates automatically as soon as this page loads.
- If an update is available, it downloads on its own. Click Restart once it appears to finish installing it.
Tip: Skip the menu entirely by typing
edge://settings/helpinto the address bar.
How Do I Update Edge on Android?
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Tap the search bar, type Microsoft Edge, and open its app page.
- If an update is available, tap Update.
How Do I Update Edge on iPhone or iPad?
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Scroll to find Microsoft Edge in the pending updates list.
- Tap Update next to it, if one is listed.
How Do I Make Sure Edge Updates Automatically?
On Windows, Edge updates ride along with Windows Update, so confirm automatic updates are turned on in Settings > Windows Update.
On macOS, Edge updates through Microsoft AutoUpdate. Open any Microsoft app (such as an Office app) and go to Help > Check for Updates to confirm AutoUpdate is running.
How Do I Check My Current Edge Version?
- Type
edge://settings/helpin the address bar. - The version number appears at the top of the page.
- If it says “Microsoft Edge is up to date,” you’re already on the latest version.
FAQ
Why isn’t Edge updating automatically?
On Windows, this is usually because Windows Update is paused or restricted by a network policy. On Mac, check that Microsoft AutoUpdate hasn’t been disabled.
Do I lose my tabs or favorites when Edge updates?
No. Edge restores your open tabs and keeps favorites, history, and passwords intact through an update, since those are stored separately from the browser binary.
How do I know which Edge version I’m running?
Go to edge://settings/help. The version number is shown directly under “Microsoft Edge.”
Edge keeps itself current on its own, so most people never need to update it manually. If you want to be sure you’re on the latest build, edge://settings/help is the fastest way to check and force it.
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