This article explains how to check if a new updated version of the Firefox internet browser has been released and how to install it on your computer.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Manual Update

Step 1. Launch the Firefox app
It features a blue globe icon surrounded by an orange fox.

Step 2. Click on the ☰ button and choose the option Help from the list of items that will appear.

Step 3. Click on the About Firefox item
A dialog box will appear which will automatically check for new updates. If a new version of Firefox is available, it will be downloaded and installed on your computer.
Note:
this procedure does not work on Linux systems, if the Firefox installation was done through a package manager such as APT or YUM. In this case the update must be performed through the same package manager with which you performed the installation.

Step 4. Click the Restart button to update Firefox
Any updates you downloaded will be installed and Firefox will restart when finished.
Part 2 of 2: Configure Automatic Update

Step 1. Launch the Firefox app
It features a blue globe icon surrounded by an orange fox.

Step 2. Click on the ☰ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the program window.

Step 3. Click on the Options item

Step 4. Click on the Advanced tab
It is listed in the lower left of the window.

Step 5. Click on the Firefox Updates tab
It is displayed at the top of the window.

Step 6. Select one of the following configuration options, based on your needs:
- "Automatically install updates (recommended)";
- "Check for updates, but allow the user to choose whether to install them";
- "Do not look for updates (not recommended: security risks)".

Step 7. Close the "Options" tab by clicking on the corresponding "X" icon
At this point Firefox is configured to automatically manage new updates based on your instructions.