You may wish to opt-in to test the latest beta and testing versions of Oxygen before they are officially released. You can test new features and improvements by accessing these beta versions. However, caution is advised, as these versions are still in the testing phase and may not be suitable for live sites.
Enabling Beta Updates
- In the WordPress admin panel, go to Oxygen > Settings.
- On the settings page, proceed to the License tab.
- Find and check the box labeled Receive beta version updates.
Handling Beta Update Notifications
- Once opted in, monitor your plugins page in WordPress for any notifications regarding available beta updates.
- When a new beta version is available, you’ll receive a notification to update.
- Initiate the update process with a single click as prompted.
Precautions with Beta Versions
- Avoid using beta versions for live, production websites.
- Understand that using beta versions comes with inherent risks, as they may contain bugs or unfinished features.
- Always ensure you take comprehensive backups of your site before installing or updating to a beta version.