How to download Windows 11 via the Windows Insider Program

For users eager to experience the early features of Windows 11, they can join the Windows Insider Program to download Windows 11 to their device and install it.

Guide to downloading Windows 11 through the Windows Insider Program

Essentially, the Windows Insider Program allows Microsoft users to participate and experience early features as well as operating systems before they are officially released to all users worldwide.

Important Note:
Prior to starting the steps to download Windows 11, it's crucial to check and ensure that your computer is supported, as per the announcement, the Windows 11 version will only support certain computer configurations.

See more: Windows 11 installation requirements

How to download Windows 11 through the Windows Insider Program

To sign up for the Windows Insider Program and download Windows 11, the simplest way is through 2 methods, either by accessing the Windows Insider Program homepage or through the Windows Settings app.

Method 1: Sign up for Window Insider Program from Settings to download Windows 11

To sign up for the Windows Insider Program and download Windows 11 from Windows Settings, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the Settings app (press Windows key + I to open Settings), click on the Update & Security tab.

Step 2: Next, click on

Windows Insider Program in the left-hand pane.

Step 3: In the new window displayed on the screen, click on Get started.

Step 4: Next, on the menu / window displayed on the screen, you click on the Register button to sign up for the Windows Insider Program.

Step 5: Carefully read the terms and information before clicking the Sign Up option to begin the process of joining the Windows Insider Program.

Step 6: Then, check the box next to the option 'I've read and accept the terms of this agreement' and then click Submit to confirm once again that you agree to register for the Windows Insider program.

Step 7: The registration process may take some time.

Step 8: After the successful registration process, a notification will appear on the screen with the message 'You're good to go', click the Close button to continue.

Step 9: Next, click on the Link an account option as shown below:

Step 10: Select the Microsoft account you're using or sign in with a different account, then click Continue. If you don't have a Microsoft account yet, you can sign up here:

See more: How to create a Microsoft account

Step 11: At this point, a window containing a list of all available Insider Channels will appear on the screen. Mytour recommends selecting the Dev Channel to download Windows 11 and experience the earliest features. Once done, click the Confirm button to proceed.

Step 12: Next, review the terms and conditions and then click Confirm to proceed.

Step 13: Finally, click the Restart Now button to reboot your computer and save the changes.

Step 14: After the restart process is complete, reopen the Settings app. You will now see an additional option for the Windows Insider Program, the registered channel, and a notification stating that your system is eligible to download preview builds of Windows 11.

Method 2: Download Windows 11 from the Windows Insider Program website

In case you encounter an issue preventing you from joining the Windows Insider Program to download Windows 11 through the Settings app on your device, you can perform a similar process by accessing the Windows Insider Program homepage.

Step 1: Go to the address insider.windows.com, then click on the Register button.

Step 2: Next, find and click on the 'Sign in now' link, then sign in with the Microsoft account you want to join the Windows Insider Program. After successfully logging in, on the next window, click on the Register tab.

Step 3: Next, click on the Register button on the window displayed on the screen.

Step 4: Read the terms and conditions, then check the box next to the option 'I accept the terms of this agreement' and click Register now.

Step 5: On the next window, click on the Flight now button and carefully read the device configuration requirements before downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview.

Step 6: Next, click on the Open Settings button. This action opens the Windows Settings window. In case clicking the option doesn't redirect to the Windows Settings window, you can perform a similar action by pressing Windows + I.

Step 7: If you're opening Settings directly from the website, on the window displayed on the screen, you further click on the Open Settings option.

Step 8: Next, on the Windows Insider Program window, click on the Get Started button.

Step 9: Sign in with the Microsoft account you use to log in to the Windows Insider Program homepage.

Step 10: On the next window, select the Dev Channel option to download Windows 11 and experience the earliest features on the latest version of the Windows operating system.

Step 11: Finally, restart your computer to apply the changes. Once completed, the Settings window will have the additional option of Windows Insider Program, the Dev Channel you have registered for, along with notifications about available Windows 11 builds.

Windows 11 holds promises of bringing many changes to users, aiming to optimize performance and enhance user experience with upgrades to the taskbar, interface, direct support for Android apps without the need for emulation software... Besides the above method, you can also access the Windows 11 Pro download link here to download the ISO version and install it following the steps in the article below.

See more How to: Install Windows 11

We hope that with this article, readers can download the Windows 11 trial versions for themselves to not miss out on any new features. Have you started using Windows 11? Don't forget to share your experience with Mytour in the comments section below the article.