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+The beta version includes new features that we're working on. New beta versions are announced
+in our [discord community](https://discord.com/invite/u9yhsFmEkB). 
+There might still be some bugs in the version. If you find some, please report them to `#beta`
+on discord.
+
+# Joining
+To join the beta program, switch to the beta chanel in the system settings:
+
+![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5852422/201432828-3d777a81-8ce0-4303-aaac-1ebd5b277deb.png)
+
+You can return to the stable version by unchecking the checkbox.
+
+You must restart the application to switch between the beta version and the stable version. When you
+are using the beta version, the version number at the top left of the web page will include `(beta)`.
+
+# Leaving the beta program
+You can return to the stable version by unchecking the beta-channel checkbox in the system settings.
+
+If this is not possible (sometimes the beta version breaks and doesn't start any more), you can leave
+the beta program by editing the configuration manually:
+1. In your installation directory (e.g. `C:\stable-diffusion-ui`), there's a subdirectory `scripts`. 
+    Navigate to this directory.
+2. In this directory, edit the two files `config.json` and `config.bat` (`config.sh` if you're on Linux).
+    Replace the word `beta` in both files by `main`.
+3. Restart the Stable Diffusion UI application.