The Windows Insider Program allows you to get the pre-release builds of Windows. So, if you want to use the next version of Windows earlier than other users, you can be a Windows insider. Well then, how to join the Windows Insider Program? In this post, MiniTool Software will show you a step-by-step guide.
In this post, we will show you the following information:
- What is the Windows Insider program?
- How to Join the Windows Insider Program?
- How to Opt-Out of the Windows Insider Program?
What Is Windows Insider Program?
Windows Insider Program is an open software testing program by Microsoft. If you own a valid license of Windows 10 or Windows Server and you want to register for the pre-release builds of Windows, you can join the Windows Insider Program to get the builds that are previously only accessible to software developers. After joining the Windows Insider Program, you are a Windows Insider.
Recently, the breaking news about Windows is the announcement of Windows 11. Although Windows 11 is a free upgrade, Microsoft hasn’t related it to the public. However, Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Insider preview build 22000. If you are not in the Windows Insider Program, you can’t get this Windows version on your computer. Due to this, you may wonder about how to join the Windows Insider Program or how to become a Windows Insider.
It is easy to do this. In this post, we will show you a full guide.
How to Join the Windows Insider Program?
It is very easy to join the Windows Insider Program. But there is one thing you should know: a Windows upgrade can go wrong unexpectedly. To protect your data, you’d better make a full backup of your computer in case you want to roll back the system.
Now, you can follow this guide to join your PC in the Windows Insider Program:
- Click Start.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Programme.
- Click the Get started button to continue.
If you haven’t turned on optional diagnostic data on your PC. If not, you will see the following prompt rather than the Get started button. You can click the Go to Diagnostics & Feedback settings to turn on optional diagnostic data link to turn it on.
4. A blue interface pops up. You need to click Link an account to continue.
5. On the next page, select the type of account you want to use.
6. Input your email account.
7. Click Next.
8. Enter the password.
9. Click Sign in.
10. The interface shows you a prompt saying: Use this account everywhere on your device. If you are sure, click Next to continue.
11. You go back to the blue interface, saying Join the Windows Insider Programme! Click Register to continue.
12. Click Sign Up on the pop-up interface.
13. Select I’ve read and accept the terms of this agreement.
14. Click Submit.
15. Click Close.
16. When the loading process ends, you join the Windows Insider Programme successfully and become a Windows insider.
How to Opt-out of the Windows Insider Program?
If you don’t want to be a Windows Insider, you can opt-out of the Windows Insider Program.
- Click Start.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Programme.
- Click the Stop Insider Preview builds button to continue.
- A blue interface pops up, showing up some options. You need to select an option you want to use to opt-out of the program.
- Click Confirm on the next page.
After these steps, you will not be a Windows insider and won’t receive the Windows upcoming updates.
How to join the Windows Insider Program? After reading this post, you should know the answer. If you have other issues, you can let us know in the comments.