# MacOS Software update using CLI

Manual update




```bash
sudo softwareupdate --install --recommended
```
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Using 'mas', installed using 'brew', Update software from Apple Store
```bash
brew install mas
```
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List outdated
```bash
mas outdated
```
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Upgrade
```bash
mas upgrade
```
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Applications are linked to different accounts need to be updated with correct user login

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After OS update, disable automatic updates, as they are turned on back automatically

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