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title: Perform Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication upgrade
description: When substantial updates are released in a newer version of Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication, you need to upgrade.
component: enterprise-connect
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page_id: enterprise-connect:workstation-mac-guide-3.0.3:performing-mac-upgrade
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/enterprise-connect/latest/workstation-mac-guide-3.0.3/performing-mac-upgrade.html
section_ids:
  upgrade_enterprise_connect_mac_workstation_authentication: Upgrade Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication
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# Perform Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication upgrade

When substantial updates are released in a newer version of Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication, you need to upgrade.

## Upgrade Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication

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|   | When you upgrade Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication, run the `.pkg` file over the existing installation. Do not uninstall the older version as this would require end users to re-enable Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication. |

1. Download the binary from [Backstage](https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/browse/ig/all/productId:enterprise-connect) to the machine(s) that require an upgrade.

2. Configure the XML file for the new version as described in [configure the `XML` file](installing-mac-client.html#configure_xml_file).

3. Install the new version as described in [install Enterprise Connect Mac Workstation Authentication](installing-mac-client.html#install_mac_client).

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|   | For larger deployments, utilize a deployment tool, such as Jamf to upgrade. |