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Software Updates

StormTunnel checks for updates automatically every 24 hours. Automatic checking is on by default; automatic downloading is off.

Check for updates manually

From the menu bar:

  1. Open the StormTunnel menu in the menu bar.
  2. Select Check for Updates…

If an update is available, a dialog shows the version number, release notes, and an Install and Relaunch button.

You can also check from Settings (Cmd+,) > Updates > Check for Updates Now.

What happens during an update

When an update is found, StormTunnel shows the version and release notes. If Automatically download updates is on, the download happens in the background; otherwise it starts when you choose to install. StormTunnel verifies the EdDSA signature before installing, and you choose when to install.

Disable auto-update

Open Settings (Cmd+,) > Updates and uncheck Automatically check for updates.

Warning

Disabling auto-update means you will not receive security patches automatically. Check manually on a regular basis.

Update security

All updates are signed with EdDSA (ed25519), notarized by Apple, and delivered over HTTPS. An update that fails signature verification is rejected automatically.

Manual installation

If needed, download the latest DMG from storm-tunnel.app, quit StormTunnel, and drag the new copy into Applications to replace the existing one. Your settings and tunnels are preserved.

Update settings

For the full list of update preferences, see Settings > Updates.