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# Navdata Updater

We use a custom-built navdata format that allows us to query and process data independently of any specific application, with very high performance. Unfortunately, Navigraph cannot provide this file format directly through their app.

{% hint style="info" %}
The recommended way to update navdata is from the aircraft **EFB**. Use **navdata-updater.exe** only as a fallback if the in-sim download is not available.
{% endhint %}

A Navigraph navdata subscription is required for either method.

## Update from the EFB (recommended)

1. Open the EFB.
2. Go to **Settings**.
3. Select the **Navdata** tab at the bottom.
4. Press **Authenticate** and sign in to your Navigraph account (URL and verification code).

![EFB Settings, Navdata tab — sign in to Navigraph](/files/Mzfr3yNKzSoq8agjYfyG)

5. After sign-in, the page shows:
   * **AIRAC installed** — cycle currently used by the aircraft
   * **Source** — **Base Aircraft Package** (bundled) or **Work (downloaded)** (previously downloaded)
   * **Available** — latest cycle from Navigraph, with **(Update available)** when a newer cycle can be installed
6. Press **Download** if an update is available.

![EFB Settings, Navdata tab — download an AIRAC update](/files/8ksnpuweAOyxGMOPDjId)

7. When the status reads **Navdata saved – please reload the flight**, reload the flight so the new cycle is loaded.

Use **Sign out** if you need to switch Navigraph accounts.

## Fallback: navdata-updater.exe

If the EFB download cannot be used, run **navdata-updater.exe** from the aircraft folder (located in the MSFS **Packages** directory).

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If the paths are not detected automatically, click **Add Path** and navigate to your `Community` folder. From there, open `fss-aircraft-e17x`, `fss-aircraft-e19x`, or `fss-aircraft-e19xf`, and then go into the `fss-wasm-data` folder.

For authentication, you can use the modern **consent method** by clicking the corresponding link, or sign in using the classic Navigraph code.

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