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Insider build is the name for our pre-release versions of TeamViewer for Windows. On macOS, the pre-release versions are called Public Beta. On Linux, they are called Preview. The intention is to get early feedback on new features, improvements, and developments before a public release.

Due to this, TeamViewer insider builds may not be tested in full functionality and can contain bugs as it is essentially an image of the current development state.

It is not recommended to install an insider build in a production environment or to be rolled out globally on all devices.

For testing and early access to the new features, it is recommended to install the insider build on devices you can reach directly so the device may be reverted in the event of the appearance of bugs.

This article applies to all TeamViewer Remote users.

Install insider builds

TeamViewer contains settings that allow receiving insider builds. The location of the setting differs between operating systems: 

In the Remote interface

  1. Open TeamViewer Remote.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. In Device, go to Advanced settings.
  4. Click Open advanced settings.
  5. In General advanced settings, check the box Receive insider builds.
  6. Click OK.

In the (Classic) interface

  1. Open TeamViewer (Classic).
  2. On the upper right corner, click on the Gear icon (⚙).
  3. In General, check the box Receive insider builds.
  4. Click OK.

Note: Once you set TeamViewer to Receive insider builds, the TeamViewer client will automatically update to the latest pre-release versions of TeamViewer. Alternatively, you can always check for the latest version via Help ➜ Check for the new version.

  1. Open TeamViewer.
  2. Click on Preferences.
  3. Click on the Advanced tab.
  4. On Update, you can switch the Channel feature to Public Beta.
  5. Click Apply.

Note: Once you set the TeamViewer channel to Public Beta, you will need to go to Help ➜ Check for Updates to update to the current Public Beta.

  1. Open TeamViewer.
  2. Click on Extras ➜ Options.
  3. On the General tab, you can switch the Update Channel feature to Preview.

Note: Once you set the TeamViewer channel to Preview, the TeamViewer client will require a manual update to the current Linux Preview.

Do I have an insider build?

Right-click the TeamViewer icon in the icon tray and click Help ➜ About TeamViewer. A message saying You are receiving insider builds will be displayed.

If you are running the (Classic) interface, you can check if an Insider Build is installed by looking for the INSIDER banner that appears over the TeamViewer icon in the lower-left corner of your interface.

Providing feedback

You can provide your feedback about the Insider Build using the Feedback button.

You can find the feedback button in the bottom-left corner of the Remote interface.

You can find the feedback button in the top-left corner of the (Classic) interface.

How to uninstall an insider build

To revert to the public version of the TeamViewer software from an insider build, you must first uninstall it completely.

After uninstalling, you can install the latest public TeamViewer version, which is available on our website.

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After installation is complete, ensure the setting Receive insider builds in the TeamViewer General options is unchecked to ensure no future Insider Builds are installed.