January 13, 2025 Getting Started update install
Keeping Blast Office up to date ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and security improvements.
Checking for Updates
Blast Office will notify you when an update is available. You can also manually check for updates in the application by navigating to Help > Check for Updates.
Updating on Linux
.deb Package
Download the latest .deb package from the download page and install it:
sudo dpkg -i blast-office_latest_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
.rpm Package
Download the latest .rpm package and update:
sudo rpm -U blast-office-latest.x86_64.rpm
AppImage
Download the latest AppImage from the download page, make it executable, and run it. The new AppImage replaces the old one.
chmod +x BlastOffice-latest-x86_64.AppImage
./BlastOffice-latest-x86_64.AppImage
Updating on Windows
Download the latest installer from the download page and run it. The installer will update your existing installation.
Updating on macOS
Download the latest .dmg from the download page, open it, and drag the updated Blast Office to your Applications folder, replacing the existing version.