zulip/help/view-zulip-version.md

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# 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/stable/production/upgrade-or-modify.html
[changelog]: https://zulip.readthedocs.io/en/stable/overview/changelog.html
### View Zulip server and web app version
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1. View the version number under **Zulip Server**.
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!!! 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
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1. Click on the **Help** menu in the desktop app. The app version is shown in the
dropdown: **Zulip Desktop v...**
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## 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)