---
title: "Automatic Plugin Updates"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/automatic-updates/"
description: "You will be automatically alerted any time there is an updated version available for The Events Calendar or any of our other add-ons. These updates will be list…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "The Events Calendar"
date: "2019-10-18"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Automatic Plugin Updates

You will be automatically alerted any time there is an updated version available for The Events Calendar or any of our other add-ons. These updates will be listed in your WordPress admin screen under **Dashboard** > **Updates** when they are ready for you.

![Display on WordPress admin when an update is available to install](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Automatic-Updates-665x178-1.jpg)To install any available updates, simply check the box next to each plugin you’d like to update, then click the **Update Plugins** button to start the process. WordPress will begin the download and installation process, and your plugin(s) will be automatically reactivated once the update has been installed.

### Hey, I’m not seeing any available updates!

If you’re not seeing any available updates on your WordPress dashboard and you’re sure that an update is available for a premium plugin, it’s worth double-checking to ensure that a) your subscription is still active and b) your license key or keys have been entered properly. Here’s how to check:

- **Check your licensing.** You can find a complete list of your account’s license keys by logging into this site and heading to [My Account → License Keys](https://theeventscalendar.com/license-keys/). If one or more of your license keys are currently expired, now would be a good time to [reactivate those subscriptions](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/renewing-an-expired-license-subscription/).
- **Copy your license key.** Once you’ve located the license key for your product and confirmed that it’s active and ready to use, copy the full text of that key to your clipboard.
- **Log into WordPress.** Head over to your site, log into your WordPress dashboard, and enter the license key into the correct text field under **Events** > **Settings** → **Licenses**.
- **Save your settings.** This will save your work.

*Voila!* You are now all set to start receiving automatic notifications when a new version for your plugin is available. Keep in mind that you may need to refresh your **Updates** page a few times after inputting a license key.