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18 changes: 9 additions & 9 deletions source/deployment-guide/desktop/desktop-msi-installer-and-group-policy-install.rst
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.. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00002.png
:alt: Go to the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub.

3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.2.0 <https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest>`__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit).
3. Navigate to the release page for `version v6.2.1 <https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest>`__ and download the appropriate installer for your version of Windows (32-bit vs. 64-bit).
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4. Download the `source.zip <https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/archive/v6.2.0.zip>`__ file as well to extract group policy files.
4. Download the `source.zip <https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/archive/v6.2.1.zip>`__ file as well to extract group policy files.

.. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00003.png
:alt: In the mattermost/desktop repository on GitHub, go to the release page for the latest desktop release, then download the installer for your version of Windows. Download the source.zip file as well to extract group policy files.
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| Update Notifications | If disabled, in-app update notifications are not shown. | v5.1 or later | ``EnableAutoUpdates`` |
+--------------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+----------------------------+

1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.2.0.zip`` file in place.
1. Browse to the folder the above files were downloaded to and unzip the ``desktop-6.2.1.zip`` file in place.

.. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00004.png
:alt: Go to the install download directory on your machine and unzip the ZIP file.

2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.2.0\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents.
2. Navigate to the unzipped ``desktop-6.2.1\resources\windows\gpo`` folder and copy the contents.

.. image:: ../../images/desktop/msi_gpo/msi_gpo_installation_test_00005.png
:alt: Go to the \resources\windows\gpo directory and copy its contents.
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Ensure the desktop app is closed before proceeding with a silent installation. Because it's a silent installation, Mattermost won't prompt you to close the desktop app.

**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.0-x64.msi /qn``
**Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.1-x64.msi /qn``

**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.0-x64.msi /qn'``
**PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.1-x64.msi /qn'``

.. note::
- Replace ``<version>`` with the actual version number (e.g., ``v6.2.0``).
- Replace ``<version>`` with the actual version number (e.g., ``v6.2.1``).
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- From v6.1.0, the MSI installs per-machine by default, requiring administrator privileges.

From version v5.9.0 of the Mattermost desktop app, the following silent MSI installation options are also available.
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Use the ``APPLICATIONFOLDER`` parameter to specify an installation directory for the MSI installation:

- **Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.0-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER="<install directory>"``
- **PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.0-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER="<install directory>"'``
- **Command Prompt:** ``msiexec /i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.1-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER="<install directory>"``
- **PowerShell:** ``Start-Process -FilePath "$env:systemroot\system32\msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList '/i mattermost-desktop-v6.2.1-x64.msi APPLICATIONFOLDER="<install directory>"'``

Change this command as new versions of the Mattermost Desktop App are released.

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Install the Mattermost desktop app
----------------------------------

1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x86_64.rpm <https://releases.mattermost.com/desktop/6.2.0/mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x86_64.rpm>`_
1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x86_64.rpm <https://releases.mattermost.com/desktop/6.2.1/mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x86_64.rpm>`_

2. At the command line, execute the following command:

.. code-block:: sh

sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x86_64.rpm
sudo rpm -i mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x86_64.rpm

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3. Run Mattermost as a desktop app.

To manually update the desktop app, run the following command:

.. code-block:: sh

sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x86_64.rpm
sudo rpm -u mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x86_64.rpm

.. tip::
You can review the current version of your desktop app by selecting the **More** |more-icon-vertical| icon located in the top left corner of the desktop app, then selecting **Help > Version...**.
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flatpak install mattermost-desktop-{VERSION}-linux-{ARCH}.flatpak

Replace ``{VERSION}`` with the version number (e.g., ``6.2.0``) and ``{ARCH}`` with your architecture (``x86_64`` or ``aarch64``).
Replace ``{VERSION}`` with the version number (e.g., ``6.2.1``) and ``{ARCH}`` with your architecture (``x86_64`` or ``aarch64``).

4. Run Mattermost as a desktop app:

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Install the Desktop App's compressed tarball
---------------------------------------------

1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x64.tar.gz <https://releases.mattermost.com/desktop/6.2.0/mattermost-desktop-6.2.0-linux-x64.tar.gz>`_
1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for 64-bit systems: `mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x64.tar.gz <https://releases.mattermost.com/desktop/6.2.1/mattermost-desktop-6.2.1-linux-x64.tar.gz>`_

2. Extract the archive to a convenient location, then give ``chrome-sandbox`` in the extracted directory the required ownership and permissions: ``sudo chown root:root chrome-sandbox && sudo chmod 4755 chrome-sandbox``

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(release-v6-2)=
## Release v6.2 (Extended Support Release)

**Release Day: 2026-05-15**
- **v6.2.1, released 2026-06-04**

**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/latest)
- Mattermost Desktop App v6.2.1 contains medium severity level security fixes. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/).
- Improved robustness of the downloads handler when handling unexpected network responses.

- **v6.2.0, released 2026-05-15**

- Original v6.2.0 release

**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v6.2.1)

### Compatibility

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(release-v5-13)=
## Release v5.13 (Extended Support Release)

- **v5.13.7, released 2026-06-04**

- Mattermost Desktop App v5.13.7 contains a medium severity level security fix. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/).

- **v5.13.6, released 2026-05-13**

- Mattermost Desktop App v5.13.6 contains medium severity level security fixes. Upgrading is recommended. Details will be posted on our [security updates page](https://mattermost.com/security-updates/) 30 days after release as per the [Mattermost Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://mattermost.com/security-vulnerability-report/).
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- Original v5.13.0 release

**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v5.13.6)
**Download Binaries:** [Mattermost Desktop on GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/v5.13.7)

### Compatibility

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| **Release** | **Support** | **Compatible with** |
|:---|:---|:---|
| v6.2 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.2.0) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v6-2>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.2.0/sbom-desktop-v6.2.0.json) | Released: 2026-05-15<br/>Support Ends: 2027-05-15 {ref}`EXTENDED <release-types>` | {ref}`v11.7 <release-v11.7-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v11.6 <release-v11.6-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.5 <release-v11.5-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>` |
| v6.2 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.2.1) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v6-2>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.2.1/sbom-desktop-v6.2.1.json) | Released: 2026-05-15<br/>Support Ends: 2027-05-15 {ref}`EXTENDED <release-types>` | {ref}`v11.7 <release-v11.7-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v11.6 <release-v11.6-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.5 <release-v11.5-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>` |
| v6.1 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.1.2) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v6-1>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.1.2/sbom-desktop-v6.1.2.json) | Released: 2026-03-02<br/>Support Ends: 2026-05-15 | {ref}`v11.6 <release-v11.6-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.5 <release-v11.5-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.4 <release-v11.4-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.3 <release-v11.3-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.2 <release-v11.2-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>` |
| v6.0 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v6.0.4) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v6-0>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v6.0.4/sbom-desktop-v6.0.4.json) | Released: 2025-11-14<br/>Support Ends: 2026-03-15 | {ref}`v11.4 <release-v11.4-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.3 <release-v11.3-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.2 <release-v11.2-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.1 <release-v11.1-feature-release>`, {ref}`v11.0 <release-v11.0-major-release>`, {ref}`v10.12 <release-v10.12-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>` |
| v5.13 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.13.6) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v5-13>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.13.6/sbom-desktop-v5.13.6.json) | Released: 2025-08-15<br/>Support Ends: 2026-08-15 {ref}`EXTENDED <release-types>` | {ref}`v11.0 <release-v11.0-major-release>`, {ref}`v10.12 <release-v10.12-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v10.10 <release-v10.10-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.9 <release-v10.9-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.5 <release-v10.5-extended-support-release>` |
| v5.13 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.13.7) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v5-13>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.13.7/sbom-desktop-v5.13.7.json) | Released: 2025-08-15<br/>Support Ends: 2026-08-15 {ref}`EXTENDED <release-types>` | {ref}`v11.0 <release-v11.0-major-release>`, {ref}`v10.12 <release-v10.12-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.11 <release-v10.11-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v10.10 <release-v10.10-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.9 <release-v10.9-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.5 <release-v10.5-extended-support-release>` |
| v5.12 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.12.1) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v5-12>` \| [SBOM download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/download/v5.12.1/sbom-desktop-v5.12.1.json) | Released: 2025-05-16<br/>Support Ends: 2025-08-15 | {ref}`v10.10 <release-v10.10-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.9 <release-v10.9-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.8 <release-v10.8-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.7 <release-v10.7-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.6 <release-v10.6-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.5 <release-v10.5-extended-support-release>` |
| v5.11 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.11.3) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v5-11>` | Released: 2025-02-14<br/>Support Ends: 2025-11-15 | {ref}`v10.7 <release-v10.7-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.6 <release-v10.6-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.5 <release-v10.5-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v10.4 <release-v10.4-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.3 <release-v10.3-feature-release>`, {ref}`v9.11 <release-v9-11-extended-support-release>` |
| v5.10 [Download](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/releases/tag/v5.10.2) \| {ref}`Changelog <release-v5-10>` | Released: 2024-11-15<br/>Support Ends: 2025-02-13 | {ref}`v10.2 <release-v10.2-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.1 <release-v10.1-feature-release>`, {ref}`v10.0 <release-v10.0-major-release>`, {ref}`v9.11 <release-v9-11-extended-support-release>`, {ref}`v9.5 <release-v9-5-extended-support-release>` |
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