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# Turn on/off Luminar for Desktop auto-updates for macOS

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**Note:** Some interface details and visuals in this article may differ from the latest version of Luminar for Desktop. To see the current interface, visit the [Luminar for Desktop walkthrough](/how-to-use-luminar-for-desktop/luminar-for-desktop-walkthrough.md).
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Once the new update is released, open Luminar for Desktop -> click on the <kbd>Update Available</kbd> button or, alternatively, click on Luminar for Desktop > <kbd>Check for Updates</kbd> > Automatically download and install updates in the future:

### Turn off

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1\. Close Luminar for Desktop if it is open

2\. Open the [**Terminal**](https://support.apple.com/uk-ua/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac) app (Other → Terminal)

3\. Use the command **defaults delete com.skylum.luminarneo SUAutomaticallyUpdate**


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