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Where to send users for updates?

A topic by Direct created Jul 30, 2021 Views: 174 Replies: 2
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Hello,

Perhaps I am approaching this problem incorrectly and if that is the case please let me know. On launch of my tool MiniMeters I check the itch.io API for the latest version number and if there is a new version I (optionally) send the user to my app's itch.io page. Some users have complained that it can be confusing to download the latest version. If they are not logged in there is no prompt for them to login. and even if they are logged in the "Download" button at the top of the page is not incredibly obvious.

I've recently started pointing the update to itch.io/my-purchases as it prompts a login. Would it be possible to somehow send them directly to the download page for my tool? I think that would be the most user friendly experience.

Thanks

Why not use the auto update feature of the itch.io app?

While I personally have no problem using it I don't want to force my users to download a separate client just to handle updates.

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