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Derp Preview program
# Derp Preview program Derp Preview is an early-access program that allows you to explore Derp's newest and most experimental features. It’s independent from the stable build, so you can always revert to a reliable version of Derp whenever you need it. ### Key Derp Preview features * **Early access** - Try out experimental features before they're officially released. * **Faster updates** - Enjoy frequent updates and patches as we refine new capabilities. * **Direct impact** - Your feedback plays a critical role in shaping Derp's future. To learn more about Derp Preview, check out our [launch blog post](https://www.derp.dev/blog/derp-preview). ### Getting started with Derp Preview 1. **Download**: Get the Derp Preview build from the [Derp Preview download page](https://www.derp.dev/download-preview). 2. **Sign in**: [Log in](/getting-started/quickstart/installation-and-setup/#log-in-to-derp-optional) with your Derp account (not optional for Derp Preview). 3. **Run side-by-side**: You can keep Derp Preview alongside your stable Derp installation. ### Important notes * **Experimental build** - Expect occasional bugs or incomplete features. * **Login required** - You must sign in to use Derp Preview. This helps us gather feedback, quickly diagnose critical issues, and ensure we can reach out if you need support. * **Flexibility** - Switch between Preview and Stable builds at any time. * **Distinct icon** - Derp Preview uses a unique icon to help distinguish it from the stable version. ### Providing Derp Preview feedback Share feedback, report bugs, and discuss Preview features in the [community Slack](https://go.derp.dev/join-preview). You can also [send feedback directly from the app](/support-and-community/troubleshooting-and-support/sending-us-feedback/#sending-derp-feedback).Derp Preview is an early-access build of Derp with experimental features. Try what's next before it ships.
Derp Preview is an early-access program that allows you to explore Derp's newest and most experimental features. It’s independent from the stable build, so you can always revert to a reliable version of Derp whenever you need it.
Key Derp Preview features
Section titled “Key Derp Preview features”- Early access - Try out experimental features before they're officially released.
- Faster updates - Enjoy frequent updates and patches as we refine new capabilities.
- Direct impact - Your feedback plays a critical role in shaping Derp's future.
To learn more about Derp Preview, check out our launch blog post.
Getting started with Derp Preview
Section titled “Getting started with Derp Preview”- Download: Get the Derp Preview build from the Derp Preview download page.
- Sign in: Log in with your Derp account (not optional for Derp Preview).
- Run side-by-side: You can keep Derp Preview alongside your stable Derp installation.
Important notes
Section titled “Important notes”- Experimental build - Expect occasional bugs or incomplete features.
- Login required - You must sign in to use Derp Preview. This helps us gather feedback, quickly diagnose critical issues, and ensure we can reach out if you need support.
- Flexibility - Switch between Preview and Stable builds at any time.
- Distinct icon - Derp Preview uses a unique icon to help distinguish it from the stable version.
Providing Derp Preview feedback
Section titled “Providing Derp Preview feedback”Share feedback, report bugs, and discuss Preview features in the community Slack. You can also send feedback directly from the app.