Update Relay

Keeping Relay updated ensures you have the latest features, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements. This guide covers how to check your current version and update to the latest release.

Check latest version

You can always find the latest Relay version at https://relay.md/relay/releases

Update the Relay plugin

1. Open Obsidian settings by clicking the settings icon (gear icon) at the bottom of the left panel.
2. Navigate to Community plugins. Here you can see all your installed plugins with their current version numbers.
3. Click Check for updates. This scans for available updates but doesn't install them automatically.
4. If an update is available for Relay, click Update next to the Relay plugin to install it.
5. After installing an update, reload Obsidian by opening the command palette (Cmd+P on Mac, Ctrl+P on Windows/Linux) and selecting Reload app without saving.

Tip: Obsidian saves your work automatically every few seconds, so using "Reload app without saving" is generally safe and faster than fully restarting.


Why updates matter

Staying current with Relay updates is important because:

• Bug fixes: Resolves sync issues, authentication problems, and other stability improvements
• Compatibility: Ensures Relay works properly with the latest Obsidian versions
• New features: Access to the latest collaboration and productivity enhancements
• Performance: Optimizations that make Relay faster and more reliable

Troubleshooting update issues

If you have trouble updating or the update doesn't seem to work:

1. Restart Obsidian completely: Close Obsidian entirely and reopen it
2. Check your internet connection: Updates require downloading new files
3. Disable and re-enable: Try disabling Relay in Community plugins, then re-enabling it
4. Manual reinstall: Uninstall and reinstall Relay from the Community plugins directory

See also

• Install the latest Relay beta - Test the latest prerelease version with BRAT or a local agent
• Gray stack icon - Fix common issues after updates