# Have I Installed the wrong version? - 3.5.0.beta2-dev **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-i-installed-the-wrong-version-3-5-0-beta2-dev/356008 **Category:** Self-hosting **Tags:** hosting **Created:** [March 6, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-i-installed-the-wrong-version-3-5-0-beta2-dev/356008 "2025-03-06T05:50:56Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 8
### Author: ![NateDhaliwal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/natedhaliwal/32/313494_2.png) [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal) #### Post date: [March 6, 2025, 6:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-i-installed-the-wrong-version-3-5-0-beta2-dev/356008/8 "2025-03-06T06:53:09Z")
For reference, here is the full guide: > [@Understanding Discourse release channels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-discourse-release-channels/264400/1): > > bookmark This guide explains the different types of Discourse releases and how different channels are used for updates. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users Release channels Discourse has four primary release channels, each serving a different purpose: main, latest, release, and esr. The default channel used when installing a production version of Discourse is latest. Since November 2025, Discourse uses a date-based versioning scheme: YYYY.MM.PATCH (e.g., v2026.2.0). On … And: > [@Configure a supported tracking branch to get Discourse software updates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-a-supported-tracking-branch-to-get-discourse-software-updates/17014/1): > > bookmark This guide explains how to configure a supported tracking branch for your Discourse instance to manage software updates. person_raising_hand Required user level: System Administrator warning Console access is required. Managing your Discourse instance’s tracking branch determines the frequency and type of updates you receive. This guide explains the different tracking branches available and provides a step-by-step approach to changing the branch on your setup. Summary Disco… --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-i-installed-the-wrong-version-3-5-0-beta2-dev/356008)._