# How to avoid Discourse BETA version and keep only stable?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-avoid-discourse-beta-version-and-keep-only-stable/159039
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [July 28, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-avoid-discourse-beta-version-and-keep-only-stable/159039 "2020-07-28T11:38:55Z")
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### Author: ![IAmGav](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/iamgav/32/235598_2.png) [@IAmGav](https://meta.discourse.org/u/IAmGav)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2020, 11:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-avoid-discourse-beta-version-and-keep-only-stable/159039/2 "2020-07-28T11:42:10Z")

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> [@Configure a supported tracking branch to get Discourse software updates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-tracking-branch-for-your-discourse-instance/17014):
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> 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…

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