# How to update gitlab

> To update GitLab, first check for updates in the Admin Area while logged into your account. Next, open your terminal, SSH into your server, and run the command sudo apt-get update. Finally, run sudo apt upgrade gitlab-ce to install the latest package version and complete the upgrade.

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Apps: GitLab
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Log in to your GitLab account on your laptop or computer, then navigate to the Admin Area to check for updates.
2. Open your terminal and log in to your server via SSH.
3. Run this command on your terminal "sudo apt-get update."
4. Update the GitLab package to install the latest version by running the command " sudo apt upgrade gitlab-ce ."
5. The upgrade is now completed.