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Review this article to understand DNSFilter Roaming Client release channels and how to set them for an Organization. 

The DNSFilter Roaming Client ensures robust protection for devices beyond traditional network boundaries. Understanding the available release channels—Beta and Production—helps users make informed decisions regarding updates and features.

Release Channels Overview

DNSFilter offers two main release channels for the Roaming Client:

Production Channel. The Production Channel delivers stable, tested updates. This channel is ideal for users who prioritize reliability and consistent performance. The Production channel is ideal for all end-users.

Beta Channel. The Beta Channel provides access to new features and enhancements before they are officially released. Users in this channel can explore upcoming functionalities, understanding that some features may still be under development. We recommend isolating Beta releases to a select test group within the Organization. 

Report Beta release issues to our Support team. Run the Diagnostic Tool for Windows or Mac to collect logs to attach them to the Support request. 

Follow our Product Release updates to be notified of new agent releases, and learn about our release process and most up-to-date agent versions in our Roaming Client release article.  

Select a release channel

Production and Beta releases are available for both new install download links and our auto-update feature. 

✍️ Beta releases aren't always available and vary depending on engineering priorities. 

New install download

1. From the DNSFilter dashboard, navigate to Deployments and select Roaming Clients
2. Tab to Install
3. Download the Production or Beta version for the applicable OS
   

Auto-update specific Roaming Clients

🚨 Use this process with caution: Beta channel releases often contain future versions, so switching to the Production channel won't downgrade pre-production versions; a manual installation is required to revert immediately to the current Production version.

1. From the DNSFilter dashboard, navigate to Deployments and select Roaming Clients
2. From the Manage tab, select the Roaming Client(s) to edit
3. For a single agent, select the pencil icon from the Actions menu. For multiple agents, select Edit
4. Update the Release Channel field to Beta
   ✍️ The Beta release channel has a built-in auto-update feature, so a Roaming Client assigned to the Beta channel will auto-update when a new Beta release is available regardless of the Automatic Updates feature being enabled or disabled.
   
5. Select Save to update the Release Channel settings 

The Roaming Client(s) will now automatically update to Beta releases when they're available.