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Hello. Is it possible to update an application to the most recent version automatically or to force users update it? It's possible that users will keep using older version of the app without clicking Refresh button and this version potentially may have some errors or issues.

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MS.Ragavendar 7,431 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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@SR-20021541-0, There is no way to automate this functionality. They have manually refresh the browser / click the button whenever the publish is made to the app.

There is an article from Matthew kindly check does this helps in your case.

https://www.matthewdevaney.com/force-app-updates-in-power-apps/

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Hey,

the only way I know to force users to update is by setting a variable for example Set(varVersion,1.0); And then having a value in datasource thats for checking latest version. If the users variable value is lower than the datasources, you can show a popup that blocks the screen to force the users to update.

You would have to manually update the version value in varVersion with every new version you need to force users.

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Hi @SR-20021541-0,

A possible fix for prompting users to update Power Apps Canvas apps is to add a version check screen within the app.

note this is not an official Microsoft-documented solution, but a possible workaround.

if you like to proceed anyway try this:

Add a variable in your app (e.g., AppVersion).

Store the current version number in a data source (like SharePoint, Dataverse, or Excel).

On app start, compare the app’s version variable to the version in your data source.

If the app version is lower, navigate users to a screen instructing them to update the app and block further use.

There is no Microsoft-published guideline for this method.

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Valantis

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While there is no single "Force Update" button in Power Apps, you can implement a standard workaround used by developers to ensure users are always on the latest version.

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Hi @SR-20021541-0,

I do this in a couple of prod apps, so I can give you my code and process - what @Valantis has posted is a broad summary of what I do. Firstly, I have a SharePoint List (it can be any data source type) called Parameters, which I use for a number of different things and has only one record in it. I have a number field called CurrentVersion in which I store the latest version, then at App OnStart

Set( gblThisVersion, 2.15 ); Set( gblNotCurrent, gblThisVersion < First(Parameters).CurrentVersion )

On the screen, I have a Label with

"Ver: " & gblThisVersion

so the users know what version thay are on and a much larger HTML Text box across the screen
"<h2><center><b><font color=red>You are not using the current version of this app</font></b></h2> Close the app and re-open, selecting <b>Refresh</b> from the top bar if this appears or clear your cache and re-open.</center>"

I have the Visible of this control as
gblNotCurrent

and the Visible of any other controls that I want to hide when showing the message
!gblNotCurrent

I do not always enforce minor updates - so only change the setting in Parameters when it is necessary.

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Hi @SR-20021541-0,

A quick follow-up to see if you received the answer you were looking for. Happy to assist further if not.

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