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The mullvad version command displays information about the current Mullvad VPN version and checks for available updates.

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Usage

mullvad version
No options or arguments required.

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Output

The command displays:
  • Current installed version
  • Whether the version is supported
  • Latest available version (if different)
  • Whether an update is available

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Example output

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Up to date

Current version: 2024.1
Latest stable version: 2024.1
You are running the latest version

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Update available

Current version: 2023.6
Latest stable version: 2024.1
A new version is available!

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Beta version

Current version: 2024.2-beta1
Latest stable version: 2024.1
Latest beta version: 2024.2-beta1
You are running a beta version

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Version information

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Version format

Mullvad VPN uses calendar versioning:
  • Format: YYYY.N (e.g., 2024.1, 2024.2)
  • YYYY - Year of release
  • N - Sequential release number for that year
  • Beta versions append -betaN (e.g., 2024.2-beta1)

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Supported versions

Mullvad typically supports:
  • Current stable release
  • One previous stable release
  • Current beta (if enrolled in beta program)
Running unsupported versions may have security vulnerabilities.

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Update checks

The daemon automatically checks for updates:
  • Every 24 hours when disconnected
  • When explicitly requested via this command
  • Does not check when connected (to avoid leaking information)
Automatic update checks can be disabled in development builds using the MULLVAD_ENABLE_DEV_UPDATES environment variable.

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Beta program

If enrolled in the beta program:
  • Shows both stable and beta version information
  • Notifies about beta releases
  • Does not automatically install beta versions
Manage beta enrollment with: 
mullvad beta-program set on|off

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Update process

The CLI only shows version information. To update: Desktop (GUI):
  • Notifications appear when updates are available
  • Click to download and install
Manual update:
  1. Download from mullvad.net/download
  2. Verify signature (recommended)
  3. Install package for your platform
CLI-only systems: 
# Check for updates
mullvad version

# Download and install manually using your package manager
# Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade mullvad-vpn

# Fedora/RHEL:
sudo dnf upgrade mullvad-vpn

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Version metadata

The command also shows:
  • Build commit hash (for development builds)
  • Supported protocol versions
  • Compatible daemon API version

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Exit status

  • 0 - Successfully retrieved version information
  • 1 - Failed to connect to daemon or retrieve version info

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