To update Minecraft Education Edition, you need to know which device you’re using, because the process differs between Windows, Mac, Chromebook, and iPad. On some platforms the game updates itself automatically, while on others you must manually download the latest installer, and in every manual case you should back up your worlds first so nothing is lost.
Before you update Minecraft Education Edition, back up your worlds
Open Minecraft Education Edition and look at the lower right corner of the home screen, your current version number is displayed there. This tells you whether you’re already on the latest release or need to update. Before doing any manual update, back up your worlds: when you uninstall the current version to install a new one, your worlds may be deleted. Automatic updates do not delete worlds, but a manual reinstallation will erase them if you haven’t saved copies elsewhere.
How to update on Windows PC (Desktop app)
If you use the Desktop version of Minecraft Education Edition on Windows, the game checks for updates automatically each time you log into your computer. This works only if your network allows access to https://downloads.minecrafteduservices.com, if that address is blocked by your school or organization, the automatic check will fail. To update manually, uninstall the current version, then go to the official Minecraft Education Edition download page and install the latest version. This manual route is also the way to go if you want to force an update immediately rather than waiting for the next login.
How to disable automatic updates on Windows Desktop
Organizations or individual users who need to control exactly when updates happen can turn off the automatic updater. Search for “Task Scheduler” on your Windows PC, open it, select “Task Scheduler Library” in the left panel, then right-click “Minecraft Education Automatic Updater” and choose “Disable.” After that, the game will no longer check for updates at login, and you’ll need to update manually whenever you’re ready.
How to update on Windows PC (Store app)
If you installed Minecraft Education Edition from the Microsoft Store, updates arrive through the Store itself. You’ll receive a store notification when an update is available, and you can also configure automatic updates in your store settings so the game updates itself without prompting. To check manually, open the Microsoft Store, go to your library, and look for pending updates for Minecraft Education Edition.
How to update on Mac
On Mac, updates are strictly manual. There is no automatic update mechanism, so you must uninstall the old version of Minecraft Education Edition and then download the latest installer from the official Minecraft Education Edition download page. After downloading, run the installer and follow the on-screen steps. Because this involves uninstalling the old version, make sure your worlds are backed up beforehand.
How to update on Chromebook
Chromebooks manage Minecraft Education Edition updates through the Google Play Store, just like any other Android app on Chrome OS. Open the Google Play Store, go to “My apps & games,” and look for Minecraft Education Edition. If an update is available, you’ll see an “Update” button next to it. You can also enable automatic updates for the app in the Play Store settings so it updates itself in the background.
How to update on iPad and iOS
On iPad and iPhone, updates are handled through the Apple App Store. Open the App Store, tap your profile icon at the top, and scroll to see pending updates, if Minecraft Education Edition appears there, tap “Update” next to it. To automate the process, go to your device’s Settings, find App Store settings, and turn on automatic updates for apps. This works the same way as for any other iOS app.
System requirements and troubleshooting
Before updating, confirm your device meets the minimum supported operating systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64-bit) for PC, macOS 14 for Mac, Chrome OS 114 for Chromebook, and iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 for iPhone/iPad. Note that Windows 32-bit support has been removed, so if you’re on a 32-bit version of Windows, you won’t be able to run the latest update. Minecraft Education Edition is also not supported on any distribution of Linux. If an update fails, first check that your operating system is up to date and that your network isn’t blocking the download servers, then try the manual uninstall-and-reinstall method for your device.
