Help us build the future of Windows

The Windows Insider Program is a community of millions of Windows' biggest fans who get to preview Windows features. While previewing Windows, Insiders can provide feedback and engage directly with Microsoft engineers to help shape the future of Windows.

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Become a Windows Insider ​

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Join the program

Register for free to join a community of millions of Windows fans who love being on the cutting edge and want to help shape the future of Windows.

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Try the latest features

Preview the latest features in Windows Insider Preview Builds.

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Influence the future​

Provide your feedback or suggestions on the features in the Insider Preview Builds directly to our Windows team.

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Windows Insiders get exclusive access

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New ideas & concepts

Get updates and try out new and experimental features in Windows as we develop them.

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Tips & tricks

Receive tips and tricks from Windows team and other Windows Insiders to grow your Windows knowledge.​


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Behind the scenes

Discover behind the scenes of us making Windows through our newsletter, website and monthly LIVE webcast.

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Message us directly

Follow us on social media or connect with us on the Answers forum to send direct message to Windows engineers about Windows.

Windows Insiders have helped shape Windows 11

Preview Windows

Building Windows 11 was a major undertaking. We couldn't have done it without Windows Insiders.

The energy and enthusiasm of Windows Insiders has helped create a new Windows 11 experience that brings you closer to what you love, empowering productivity and inspiring creativity.

Inside Windows 11

Become a Windows Insider

Preview early versions of Windows, provide feedback, influence the future of Windows.

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Frequently asked questions

  • If you're passionate about Windows, love being on the cutting edge, or want to help shape the future of the platform for people like you, you should be a Windows Insider.

  • Running Windows Insider Preview Builds is a process of previewing early versions of Windows that includes:

    1. Setting up your device and choosing a channel to preview Windows

    2. Installing the Insider Preview build updates

    3. Using Windows in your everyday life

    We ask you to provide feedback about your experience running Windows Insider Preview Builds. This helps us make improvements to new features before we release the next Windows to users around the world.

    Learn more about previewing Windows

  • While previewing Windows you have an option to submit suggestions in the Feedback Hub, including information like screenshots, device details, and an explanation of how your issue occurred whenever possible.

    While you can always connect with us on our X, Microsoft Community, or our Windows Insider Tech Community, we will still ask you to file feedback in the Feedback Hub that will get sent directly to our engineers.

    Learn more about feedback

  • We are always sorry to lose a Windows Insider, so we recommend checking if a different channel's experience will work better for you before you go. Learn more about channels.

    If you're sure you want to leave, follow these instructions to leave the program and uninstall preview builds.

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