View Zulip version

import {Steps, TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro"; import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro"; import ZulipTip from "../../components/ZulipTip.astro"; import MobileMenu from "../include/_MobileMenu.mdx";

import GearIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/gear"; import InfoIcon from "~icons/zulip-icon/info";

Zulip server and web app version

If your organization self-hosts Zulip, the server administrator will need to upgrade Zulip in order for you to experience the latest improvements. You can check which version of the Zulip server and web app your organization is using.

Zulip Cloud organizations are always updated to the latest version of Zulip.

View Zulip server and web app version

<Tabs> <TabItem label="Zulip Server 6.0+"> <Steps> 1. Click on the **gear** (<GearIcon />) icon in the upper right corner of the web or desktop app. 1. View the version number or Zulip Cloud plan in the top section of the menu. 1. *(optional)* Click on the version number or Zulip Cloud plan for additional details. </Steps> </TabItem> <TabItem label="Zulip Server 4.0+"> <FlattenedSteps> <NavigationSteps target="relative/gear/about-zulip" />

  1. View the version number under **Zulip Server**.
</FlattenedSteps>

</TabItem> </Tabs> <ZulipTip> If the Zulip server is running a custom branch, the **merge base** will also be shown. It indicates which official version of Zulip the custom branch is based on. </ZulipTip>

Zulip desktop app version

The Zulip desktop app has an independent version from the server and web app.

View Zulip desktop app version

<Steps> 1. Click on the **Help** menu in the desktop app. The app version is shown in the dropdown: **Zulip Desktop v...** </Steps>

Zulip mobile app version

The Zulip mobile apps have an independent version from the server and web app.

View Zulip mobile app version

Tap <InfoIcon /> About Zulip. </FlattenedSteps>