opencloud-eu · Heiko-Pohl · May 20, 2026 · May 20, 2026
diff --git a/docs/user/desktop-client/linux/upgrade.md b/docs/user/desktop-client/linux/upgrade.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 5
+id: upgrade-linux
+title: Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+description: Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+draft: false
+---
+
+# Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+
+The OpenCloud Desktop Client for Linux is provided as an AppImage.
+
+If you installed OpenCloud Desktop with AppImageLauncher, the client can be upgraded by downloading the updated AppImage and replacing the existing integrated version.
+
+Existing accounts, synchronization settings, preferences, cached data, and credentials are preserved during the upgrade.
+
+## Download the Latest AppImage
+
+Download the latest `.AppImage` file from the official release page:
+
+- [OpenCloud Desktop Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/opencloud-eu/desktop/releases)
+
+Choose the AppImage that matches your system architecture and save it to your Downloads folder or another location where you can easily find it.
+
+## Close OpenCloud Desktop
+
+Before starting the upgrade, close the running Desktop Client:
+
+1. Open the OpenCloud Desktop menu.
+2. Stop active synchronization if necessary.
+3. Select Quit OpenCloud Desktop.
+
+This ensures that all synchronization processes are stopped cleanly before the upgrade.
+
+## Replace the Existing AppImage
+
+To upgrade OpenCloud Desktop with AppImageLauncher:
+
+1. Right-click the downloaded `.AppImage` file.
+2. Select Open with AppImageLauncher.
+3. Confirm that the existing integrated version should be replaced when prompted.
+
+AppImageLauncher replaces the existing AppImage and keeps the application menu entry available.
+
+## Launch the Updated Application
+
+After the upgrade has completed, start OpenCloud Desktop from your application menu:
+
+1. Open your application launcher.
+2. Search for OpenCloud Desktop.
+3. Start the application.
+
+The client should start normally and use your existing configuration.
+
+## Verify the Installed Version
+
+To confirm that the upgrade was successful:
+
+1. Open OpenCloud Desktop.
+2. Open the settings.
+3. Select About.
+4. Check the displayed version number.
+
+The currently installed version number is displayed in the about dialog.
+
+:::note
+Upgrading does not remove synchronized files.
+
+Existing user accounts and sync connections remain configured.
+
+A system restart is usually not required after upgrading.
+:::
diff --git a/docs/user/desktop-client/macos/upgrade.md b/docs/user/desktop-client/macos/upgrade.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 4
+id: upgrade-macos
+title: Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+description: Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+draft: false
+---
+
+# Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+
+The OpenCloud Desktop Client for macOS can be upgraded using the official signed `.pkg` installer.
+
+The upgrade replaces the existing application while preserving your account settings, synchronization configuration, preferences, cached data, and credentials.
+
+## Download the Latest Installer
+
+Download the latest `.pkg` installer from the official release page:
+
+- [OpenCloud Desktop Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/opencloud-eu/desktop/releases)
+
+Choose the installer that matches your Mac architecture:
+
+- Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3): `arm64`
+- Intel Macs: `x86_64`
+
+Save the installer to your Downloads folder or another location where you can easily find it.
+
+## Close OpenCloud Desktop
+
+Before starting the upgrade, close the running Desktop Client:
+
+1. Click the OpenCloud Desktop icon in the macOS menu bar.
+2. Open the menu.
+3. Select Quit OpenCloud Desktop.
+
+This ensures that all synchronization processes are stopped cleanly before the upgrade.
+
+## Run the Installer
+
+To upgrade OpenCloud Desktop:
+
+1. Double-click the downloaded `.pkg` file.
+2. Follow the instructions in the macOS installer.
+3. When prompted, confirm that the existing installation should be replaced.
+
+The installer updates the application in the Applications folder.
+
+Existing accounts, synchronization folders, preferences, cached data, and credentials are preserved automatically.
+
+## Launch the Updated Application
+
+After the installation has completed, launch OpenCloud Desktop from one of the following locations:
+
+- Applications folder
+- Launchpad
+- Spotlight
+
+The client should start normally and use your existing configuration.
+
+## Verify the Installed Version
+
+To confirm that the upgrade was successful:
+
+1. Open OpenCloud Desktop.
+2. Open the settings.
+3. Select About and check the version.
+
+The currently installed version number is displayed in the about dialog.
+
+:::note
+Upgrading does not remove synchronized files.
+
+Existing user accounts and sync connections remain configured.
+
+A system restart is usually not required after upgrading.
+:::
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-4.0/user/desktop-client/linux/upgrade.md b/versioned_docs/version-4.0/user/desktop-client/linux/upgrade.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 5
+id: upgrade-linux
+title: Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+description: Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+draft: false
+---
+
+# Upgrade Desktop Client on Linux
+
+The OpenCloud Desktop Client for Linux is provided as an AppImage.
+
+If you installed OpenCloud Desktop with AppImageLauncher, the client can be upgraded by downloading the updated AppImage and replacing the existing integrated version.
+
+Existing accounts, synchronization settings, preferences, cached data, and credentials are preserved during the upgrade.
+
+## Download the Latest AppImage
+
+Download the latest `.AppImage` file from the official release page:
+
+- [OpenCloud Desktop Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/opencloud-eu/desktop/releases)
+
+Choose the AppImage that matches your system architecture and save it to your Downloads folder or another location where you can easily find it.
+
+## Close OpenCloud Desktop
+
+Before starting the upgrade, close the running Desktop Client:
+
+1. Open the OpenCloud Desktop menu.
+2. Stop active synchronization if necessary.
+3. Select Quit OpenCloud Desktop.
+
+This ensures that all synchronization processes are stopped cleanly before the upgrade.
+
+## Replace the Existing AppImage
+
+To upgrade OpenCloud Desktop with AppImageLauncher:
+
+1. Right-click the downloaded `.AppImage` file.
+2. Select Open with AppImageLauncher.
+3. Confirm that the existing integrated version should be replaced when prompted.
+
+AppImageLauncher replaces the existing AppImage and keeps the application menu entry available.
+
+## Launch the Updated Application
+
+After the upgrade has completed, start OpenCloud Desktop from your application menu:
+
+1. Open your application launcher.
+2. Search for OpenCloud Desktop.
+3. Start the application.
+
+The client should start normally and use your existing configuration.
+
+## Verify the Installed Version
+
+To confirm that the upgrade was successful:
+
+1. Open OpenCloud Desktop.
+2. Open the settings.
+3. Select About.
+4. Check the displayed version number.
+
+The currently installed version number is displayed in the about dialog.
+
+:::note
+Upgrading does not remove synchronized files.
+
+Existing user accounts and sync connections remain configured.
+
+A system restart is usually not required after upgrading.
+:::
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-4.0/user/desktop-client/macos/upgrade.md b/versioned_docs/version-4.0/user/desktop-client/macos/upgrade.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 4
+id: upgrade-macos
+title: Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+description: Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+draft: false
+---
+
+# Upgrade Desktop Client on macOS
+
+The OpenCloud Desktop Client for macOS can be upgraded using the official signed `.pkg` installer.
+
+The upgrade replaces the existing application while preserving your account settings, synchronization configuration, preferences, cached data, and credentials.
+
+## Download the Latest Installer
+
+Download the latest `.pkg` installer from the official release page:
+
+- [OpenCloud Desktop Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/opencloud-eu/desktop/releases)
+
+Choose the installer that matches your Mac architecture:
+
+- Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3): `arm64`
+- Intel Macs: `x86_64`
+
+Save the installer to your Downloads folder or another location where you can easily find it.
+
+## Close OpenCloud Desktop
+
+Before starting the upgrade, close the running Desktop Client:
+
+1. Click the OpenCloud Desktop icon in the macOS menu bar.
+2. Open the menu.
+3. Select Quit OpenCloud Desktop.
+
+This ensures that all synchronization processes are stopped cleanly before the upgrade.
+
+## Run the Installer
+
+To upgrade OpenCloud Desktop:
+
+1. Double-click the downloaded `.pkg` file.
+2. Follow the instructions in the macOS installer.
+3. When prompted, confirm that the existing installation should be replaced.
+
+The installer updates the application in the Applications folder.
+
+Existing accounts, synchronization folders, preferences, cached data, and credentials are preserved automatically.
+
+## Launch the Updated Application
+
+After the installation has completed, launch OpenCloud Desktop from one of the following locations:
+
+- Applications folder
+- Launchpad
+- Spotlight
+
+The client should start normally and use your existing configuration.
+
+## Verify the Installed Version
+
+To confirm that the upgrade was successful:
+
+1. Open OpenCloud Desktop.
+2. Open the settings.
+3. Select About and check the version.
+
+The currently installed version number is displayed in the about dialog.
+
+:::note
+Upgrading does not remove synchronized files.
+
+Existing user accounts and sync connections remain configured.
+
+A system restart is usually not required after upgrading.
+:::