# \[FAQ\] Force Auto Updates on end-user machines

**URL:** <https://community.interop.io/t/faq-force-auto-updates-on-end-user-machines/421>\
**Category:** io.Connect Desktop\
**Tags:** FAQs, iocd-10, update\
**Created:** [December 12, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.interop.io/t/faq-force-auto-updates-on-end-user-machines/421 "2025-12-12T15:21:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.interop.io/t/faq-force-auto-updates-on-end-user-machines/421/1 "2025-12-12T15:21:01Z")

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## Question

When using the new Auto Updates feature, can you force the update? I.e. remove the ability for the user to say no/postpone?

## Answer

You can choose to notify the user or directly install the update on restart of the platform. If the user is notified, they have the option to postpone the updates or apply them immediately by restarting the platform. If they choose to defer (postpone) it, the update will automatically be applied the next time the application restarts.This is set in `system.json` under `"autoUpdater"` with the following properties:

| Property | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `"enabled"` | `boolean` | If `true`, will enable automatically updating **io.Connect Desktop**. Defaults to `false`. |
| `"notifyUser"` | `boolean` | If `true` (default), the user will be prompted to apply the platform update immediately after the update has been downloaded. |

#### For more details chec the [Auto Updates docs →](https://docs.interop.io/desktop/developers/configuration/system/index.html#auto_updates)