

How to enroll in the Windows Insider Program

Windows 11 will eventually be available to all insider channels. As an example of bugs and incomplete features in the Dev Channel, the taskbar currently does not stretch to multiple monitors. Note: At the time of writing, Windows 11 is only available if enrolled in the Dev Channel. This channel is intended for developers, and it is recommended only to enroll test devices on this channel. As a result, this channel has the potential for the most bugs, incompatible software, unsupported hardware, and incomplete features. This channel receives updates before the Beta and Release Preview Channels. This is an excellent channel for early adopters, but best to only enroll test or secondary devices into this channel.

Devices enrolled in this insider channel are not supported by Microsoft and are more susceptible to bugs and issues. This channel receives updates before the Release Preview Channel. This is an excellent channel for early adopters to enroll their devices. This is the only channel that Microsoft supports should you experience problems and is the least likely of all channels to encounter bugs. This channel gives you features before they are generally available to the masses. The three update channels are described in the table below. The channel you choose dictates what updates you receive and the amount of risk you are willing to take when it comes to bugs, incompatible software, unsupported hardware, or incomplete features. When you enroll in the Windows Insider Program, you can join one of three update channels. For example, one rather prominent feature includes getting the latest Windows 11 operating system. One of the benefits of being in the Windows Insider Program is getting to see and test new Windows features before they are generally available.
