How do the automatic updates work?

M-Files includes a function allowing it to check for updates. When a new M-Files version is released, the M-Files installation notices it automatically via the automatic updates. In this case, the upgrade is downloaded to the user's computer, and the user can install it when doing so is convenient.

Automatic updates are a useful way to keep your software up to date. However, many system administrators opt to disable such functionality, because in larger organizations it is easier to handle updates in a centralized manner. Therefore, automatic updates can be disabled.

The feature obtains the latest update information from the update server using HTTP on TCP port 80. This means that normally you do not need to change any firewall settings.

See also Automatic Updates under Installing M-Files Upgrades.