# Beta Testing Program

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1. [What is the beta testing program?](#what-is-the-beta-testing-program)
2. [How do I become a beta tester?](#how-do-i-become-a-beta-tester)
3. [How do I access the beta version of the app?](#how-do-i-access-the-beta-version-of-the-app)
4. [Where should I share feedback for beta features?](#where-should-i-share-feedback-for-beta-features)
5. [Will I still be able to access the public build?](#will-i-still-be-able-to-access-the-public-build)
6. [What will happen to my transaction data?](#what-will-happen-to-my-transaction-data)
7. [How do I find out about new features?](#how-will-i-find-out-about-new-features)

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## What is the beta testing program?

The beta testing program is a way for users to get early access to new features before they are officially released to the public. Beta testers help continuously improve and shape Lunch Money by providing valuable feedback, identifying bugs, and suggesting enhancements.

## How do I become a beta tester?

To join the beta testing program, login to your Lunch Money account, click the gears icon next to 'HELP' at the top of the page, then navigate to the Community page. There, click on the orange button to join the program:

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## How do I access the beta version of the app?

Once you’ve joined the Beta Testing Program, you can access the beta build at: [beta.lunchmoney.app](http://beta.lunchmoney.app)

## Where should I share feedback for beta features?

To share feedback on new Lunch Money beta features, feel free to open an [in-app support ticket](https://support.lunchmoney.app/getting-started#step-7-getting-help), or join the private beta channel within our [Discord](https://lunchmoney.app/discord) community!

To gain access to the beta tester's channel on Discord, you will need to enable Linked Roles. Here's how:

1. Open [Discord](https://lunchmoney.app/discord)
2. At the top left corner of the Discord, click on the server name at the top ("Lunch Mo...") and then on "Linked Roles":

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&#x20;3\. Next, click on "Beta Tester" to connect with Lunch Money:

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&#x20;4\. Once you've got the 'Beta Tester' role enabled, you'll be able to find the [**#🧪-beta-testers**](https://discord.com/channels/842337014556262411/1134593799209881621) channel on the left side panel.

## Will I still be able to access the public build?

Yes! The public production build will always be available to you at [my.lunchmoney.app](http://my.lunchmoney.app)

## What will happen to my transaction data?

Your data (eg. accounts, transactions, rules, etc.) will sync between the public and beta builds. The beta and production builds use the same database and changes made in one environment will reflect in the other environment as well.

## How will I find out about new features?

As a beta tester, you will receive updates on latest features to test on beta via a newsletter email and/or in the private beta Discord channel.