zulip/help/view-zulip-version.md

# View Zulip version

## Zulip server and web app version

If your organization self-hosts Zulip, the server administrator will need to
[upgrade Zulip][upgrade-zulip] in order for you to experience the latest
improvements. You can check which [version][changelog] of the Zulip server and
web app your organization is using.

Zulip Cloud organizations are always updated to the latest version of Zulip.

[upgrade-zulip]:
    https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/latest/production/upgrade-or-modify.html
[changelog]: https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/latest/overview/changelog.html

### View Zulip server and web app version

{start_tabs}

{tab|v6}

1. Click on the **gear** (<i class="fa fa-cog"></i>) icon in the upper
   right corner of the web or desktop app.

1. View the version number or Zulip Cloud plan in the top section of the menu.

1. *(optional)* Click on the version number or Zulip Cloud plan for additional
   details.

{tab|v4}

{relative|gear|about-zulip}

1. View the version number under **Zulip Server**.

{end_tabs}

!!! tip ""
    If the Zulip server is running a custom branch, the **merge base**
    will also be shown. It indicates which official version of Zulip
    the custom branch is based on.

## Zulip desktop app version

The [Zulip desktop app](/apps/) has an independent version from the server and
web app.

### View Zulip desktop app version

{start_tabs}

1. Click on the **Help** menu in the desktop app. The app version is shown in the
   dropdown: **Zulip Desktop v...**

{end_tabs}

## Related articles

* [Desktop installation guides](/help/desktop-app-install-guide)
* [Upgrading Zulip][upgrade-zulip]
* [Zulip release lifecycle](https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/overview/release-lifecycle.html)