Releases/Update Channels

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The page contains descriptions of all of the release channels that Balrog (aus4.mozilla.org) serves. Note that at this time, ESRs are still served by aus3.mozilla.org.

Release type Channel name Purpose When they're available
Beta beta-cdntest Contains updates that match the "beta" channel ones; used for prerelease testing of betas and RCs. When the "Updates available on beta-cdntest" mail is received.
Beta beta Live update channel for Beta releases. When the "Updates available on beta" mail is received.
Release release-localtest Contains updates that allow for validation of the MARs that we intend to offer to users prior to pushing them to the CDN. When the "Updates available on release-localtest" mail is received.
Release release-cdntest Contains updates that match the "release" channel ones; used for prerelease testing of releases. When the "Updates available on release-cdntest" mail is received.
Release release Live update channel for Release releases. When the "Updates available on release" mail is received.