diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3a9148d..c68b844 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -141,9 +141,12 @@ To update mc-webui to the latest version:
 ```bash
 cd ~/mc-webui
 git pull
+python3 -m app.version freeze
 docker compose up -d --build
 ```
 
+The `python3 -m app.version freeze` command captures the current Git version (date + commit hash) for display in the app menu.
+
 **Testing experimental features:**
 
 The `dev` branch contains new features that are still being tested:
@@ -151,6 +154,7 @@ The `dev` branch contains new features that are still being tested:
 ```bash
 git checkout dev
 git pull
+python3 -m app.version freeze
 docker compose up -d --build
 ```
 
@@ -159,6 +163,7 @@ To return to the stable version:
 ```bash
 git checkout main
 git pull
+python3 -m app.version freeze
 docker compose up -d --build
 ```