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When an update is available, Docker Desktop displays an icon on the Docker menu to indicate the availability of a newer version. Additionally, the **Software Updates** section in **Preferences** (**Settings** on Windows) also notifies you of any updates available to Docker Desktop. You can choose to download the update right away, or click the **Release Notes** option to learn what's included in the updated version.

Starting with Docker Desktop 4.2.0, the option to turn off the automatic check for updates is available for users on all Docker subscriptions, including Docker Personal and Docker Pro. For more information, see [Software Updates](../#software-updates).

> **Docker Subscription Service Agreement**
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> Beginning on August 31, 2021, you must agree to the [Docker Subscription Service Agreement](https://www.docker.com/legal/docker-subscription-service-agreement){: target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="_"} to continue using Docker Desktop. Read the [Blog](https://www.docker.com/blog/updating-product-subscriptions/){: target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="_"} and the [Docker subscription FAQs](https://www.docker.com/pricing/faq){: target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="_"} to learn more about the changes.

Click **Download update** When you are ready to download the update. This downloads the update in the background. After downloading the update, click **Update and restart** from the Docker menu. This installs the latest update and restarts Docker Desktop for the changes to take effect.

When Docker Desktop starts, it displays the Docker Subscription Service Agreement window. Read the information presented on the screen to understand how the changes impact you. Click the checkbox to indicate that you accept the updated terms and then click **Accept** to continue.

> **Important**
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> If you do not agree to the terms, the Docker Desktop application will close and you can no longer run Docker Desktop on your machine. You can choose to accept the terms at a later date by opening Docker Desktop.
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Docker Desktop starts after you accept the terms.
