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To test new features before release VRChat creates a public branch for people to test on.  
VRChat does open betas to allow users to test new features before they release. VRChat announces these betas in the vrchat discord server.  


=== How to join ===
== How to join ==
the way to join an open beta depends on the Platform you use VRChat on
===Steam===
# Right-click VRChat in your Steam Library.
# Select Properties.
# Click the Beta tab on the left.
# Select Open Beta from the dropdown list. If it isn't present, there might not be a open beta if there is restart Steam.
# Press OK and Steam will update you to the latest version of the Open Beta, if you wish to quickly switch between open beta and release vrchat see [[VRC Quick Launcher]].
===Meta===
# Open your Headset's Library and find VRChat.
# Hover over the VRChat thumbnail, then select the ... button on the top-right.
# Click 'Details' and open the 'Installed apps' page.
# Click the 'Release Channels' button next to the Version Info and select 'Open Beta (Opt-in)'.
# Return to your Library and launch VRChat after your download is complete.
===SDK===
# Open the Settings screen in the VRChat Creator Companion.
# Switch to the "Packages" tab.
# Scroll down to the Heading "Pre-Release Packages" and check the box next to "Show Pre-Release Packages".
#You will now be able to see beta versions in the dropdown for each package that has them.
 
==How to report bugs==
It's important to report any bugs you find in the open beta, here's how;
# first go to the [https://feedback.vrchat.com/open-beta feedback.vrchat.com].
# select a category, either Feature request or bug report.
# Select the platform you are on or all platforms affected.
# Write instructions on how to replicate the bug attach images if possible.
# make sure to attach the current build number to your report.
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VRChat does open betas to allow users to test new features before they release. VRChat announces these betas in the vrchat discord server.

How to join

the way to join an open beta depends on the Platform you use VRChat on

Steam

  1. Right-click VRChat in your Steam Library.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Click the Beta tab on the left.
  4. Select Open Beta from the dropdown list. If it isn't present, there might not be a open beta if there is restart Steam.
  5. Press OK and Steam will update you to the latest version of the Open Beta, if you wish to quickly switch between open beta and release vrchat see VRC Quick Launcher.

Meta

  1. Open your Headset's Library and find VRChat.
  2. Hover over the VRChat thumbnail, then select the ... button on the top-right.
  3. Click 'Details' and open the 'Installed apps' page.
  4. Click the 'Release Channels' button next to the Version Info and select 'Open Beta (Opt-in)'.
  5. Return to your Library and launch VRChat after your download is complete.

SDK

  1. Open the Settings screen in the VRChat Creator Companion.
  2. Switch to the "Packages" tab.
  3. Scroll down to the Heading "Pre-Release Packages" and check the box next to "Show Pre-Release Packages".
  4. You will now be able to see beta versions in the dropdown for each package that has them.

How to report bugs

It's important to report any bugs you find in the open beta, here's how;

  1. first go to the feedback.vrchat.com.
  2. select a category, either Feature request or bug report.
  3. Select the platform you are on or all platforms affected.
  4. Write instructions on how to replicate the bug attach images if possible.
  5. make sure to attach the current build number to your report.