> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://runpod-b18f5ded-lg-ssh-agents-docs438.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# update

> Update runpodctl to the latest release, verify the downloaded binary with its SHA-256 checksum, and confirm the installed version.

Update `runpodctl` to the latest version to access new features and bug fixes.

<RequestExample>
  ```bash Command theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
  runpodctl update
  ```
</RequestExample>

## Description

The `update` command downloads the latest version of `runpodctl` and verifies it against its SHA-256 checksum before replacing the installed binary. Verification always runs. If it fails, the update aborts and leaves your existing binary in place. After updating, verify the installation with [`runpodctl version`](/runpodctl/reference/runpodctl-version).

## Related commands

* [`runpodctl version`](/runpodctl/reference/runpodctl-version)