# Source: https://infisical.com/docs/self-hosting/guides/releases.md

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# Release Channels

> Learn how to configure your deployment for different release schedules.

Infisical uses rolling release channels to deliver new features, security fixes, and improvements with different update frequencies.
This system allows you to balance getting the latest features with maintaining stability in your deployment environment.

## What are release channels?

Release channels define different schedules under which Infisical makes new releases available for you to deploy.
Each channel operates on its own cadence, allowing you to choose how frequently you want to update your self-hosted deployment while balancing access to the latest features with your organization's stability requirements.

## Available Channels

Infisical provides two distinct release channels with different update frequencies and stability profiles.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Nightly Channel">
    * **Update Frequency**: Daily builds during weekdays (Monday-Friday)
    * **Versioning Strategy**: Nightly releases provide daily patches and features while making its way towards the next stable release
    * **Version Format**: `vX.Y.0-nightly-YYYYMMDD` where X.Y represents the next minor version increment from the latest stable release
    * **Multiple Daily Builds**: If multiple nightly builds are created on the same day, they are numbered incrementally: `vX.Y.0-nightly-YYYYMMDD.1`, `vX.Y.0-nightly-YYYYMMDD.2`, etc.
    * **Stability**: Latest features with standard CI/CD testing
    * **Release Process**: Built from main branch after all automated tests pass
    * **Intended Audience**: Development environments & early adopters

    **Best for:**

    * Organizations with flexible change management
    * Teams that want to test new features before they are made available via stable release channel

    **Characteristics:**

    * Access to latest features immediately
    * Pre-release versions of upcoming stable releases
    * Faster security patch delivery
    * Higher update frequency (daily)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Stable Channel">
    * **Update Frequency**: Monthly releases (typically 1st Tuesday of each month)
    * **Version Tags**: `vX.Y.Z` (e.g., `v0.145.0`, `v0.146.0`)
    * **Stability**: Both code tested and production-proven releases
    * **Release Process**: Features validated through nightly channel for 30+ days
    * **Intended Audience**: Production environments, enterprise teams prioritizing stability

    **Best for:**

    * Enterprise environments with limited change windows
    * Organizations requiring predictable release cycles
    * Teams prioritizing stability and long-term support

    **Characteristics:**

    * Predictable monthly schedule
    * Extensive testing and validation
    * Production-proven features
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  Schedule Note: Target dates are approximate and subject to change based on critical issues, security updates, or maintenance requirements.
</Warning>

## Staying up to date

Track what features are available in each version across different sources:

* **Released versions**: View detailed changelogs, new features, and breaking changes in our [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Infisical/infisical/releases)
* **Docker Image Versions**: Browse available container images and tags on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/infisical/infisical)
* **Linux Package Releases**: Access downloadable packages and version history on our [Linux releases page](https://cloudsmith.io/~infisical/repos/infisical-core/packages/)