From time to time you may want to install multiple versions of Serato DJ Pro or Lite, allowing you to bounce between several versions at your convenience.

By default, a new Serato DJ Pro or Lite version will install over the previously installed version, but with a few minor tweaks, you can keep the old version, as well get the newer one.

IMPORANT: It is not advisable to run more than one version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite at the same time. Doing so could cause problems with your Serato DJ library database. Close down each instance of Serato DJ Pro or Lite before launching the older or new version.

• You can find out which version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite is compatible with your operating system in our Serato Software / Operating System compatibility article.
• You can find older versions of Serato DJ Pro or Lite via the Serato DJ Pro archive and Serato DJ Lite archive respectively.

Read on to find out how:

on Windows

Before installing a newer version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite, find the existing program folder on your computer and rename it. Renaming it after the version number is a useful way of identifying each version - especially if you plan on installing multiple versions. For example; if you currently have Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12 installed, rename the folder Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12.

Now, when you install the new version, the old folder will not be deleted, and you can choose which you want to run by going into that folder and double clicking on the executable. You could also create shortcuts on your desktop for each version if you wanted to.

Before you install a new version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite on Windows:

1. Ensure all Serato applications are shut down correctly and are not currently running
2. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files\Serato
3. Locate the Serato DJ Pro sub-folder (or the Serato DJ Lite sub-folder, depending on the software you currently use)
4. Right-click on the sub-folder and re-name it (we suggest using the a title that corresponds to that installation's version), such as "Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12"
5. Now open the newly titled "Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12" sub-folder, and locate the Serato DJ Pro.exe file inside
6. Right-click on the .exe file and choose Send To > Desktop (create shortcut)
7. Navigate to your desktop, and find the most recent "Serato DJ Pro.exe - Shortcut" icon, then right-click on it, and re-name the shortcut. Again, choose whatever title you want, but we suggest something that corresponds to the version itself, like "Serato DJ Pro.exe - 2.5.12"
   NOTE: On Windows, you will need to uninstall the current version if you wish to revert to an older version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite, however you can still use the method above to install multiple, newer versions of Serato DJ Pro or Lite.

Finally, you can now install the newer version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite, without losing access to the older version you installed above.

on macOS

Before installing a newer version of Serato DJ, go to your applications folder, and rename the existing Serato DJ application item. For example; if you currently have Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12 installed, rename Serato DJ Pro to Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12.

Now, when you install the new version, the old application will not be deleted. You can choose which you want to run by clicking on the applicable version in the applications folder. You can drag any number of these applications to your dock for quick launching. (The dock will not automatically update with a new installation).

Before you install a new version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite on macOS:

1. Ensure all Serato applications are shut down correctly and are not currently running
2. Using macOS Finder, navigate to the Applications folder
3. Locate the Serato DJ Pro application icon (or the Serato DJ Lite application icon, depending on the software you currently use)
4. Right-click on the application and re-name it (we suggest using the a title that corresponds to that installation's version), such as "Serato DJ Pro 2.5.12"
5. Enter your macOS user password if prompted, then click OK
6. (Optional) Now drag the application icon into your Finder Dock, or onto your desktop, for easy access

Finally, you can now install the newer or older version of Serato DJ Pro or Lite, without losing access to the version you installed above.