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+1. Make sure all commits, e.g. changelist updates are merged.
+2. Bump the version by calling `yarn version`. This will change the version, commit it, and create a new tag. (x.y.z[-rc.1])
+3. `git push --follow-tags` to push the created tag to Github
+4. Draft a release at https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop/releases/ (restart build in actions if necessary)
+5. Update blockchain headers (optional)
+ - ssh to lbrynet-useast
+ - `/home/lbry/upload_blockchain_headers.sh /home/lbry/.lbryum/lbc_mainnet/headers`
+6. Wait for build actions to upload
+7. Publish the release
+8. Sign the release (keybase cli and private key required)
+ - Run `signBuildFiles.js` in `lbry-desktop/build`
+ - Edit your release, and drag and drop the file in ./dist to the release
+9. Open the app and ensure automatic update works:
+ - Open the JS console in the app.
+ - Refresh the app.
+ - Make sure "Update available" appears in the console log.
+ - Wait some time (shouldn't be more than a few minutes) for the automatic upgrade modal to appear.
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