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FAQ: Norton Early Adopter Program

The Norton Early Adopter Program lets you download Norton pre-release software and be among the first to try out new features. You don't need to create a separate Norton account or uninstall Norton to upgrade to the pre-release software. When you join the Norton Early Adopter Program, Norton LiveUpdate downloads the latest pre-release software on your computer.

What are the benefits of joining the Norton Early Adopter Program?

Gives you a sneak peek at our latest features.
Allows you to give feedback that helps shape the final version of the app and its features.

Who is eligible to join the Norton Early Adopter Program?

A limited number of paid or active users will receive an in-app invitation to join the Norton Early Adopter Program. This is the only way to join the program for the first time.

How do I join the Norton Early Adopter Program?

You can join if you receive an in-app invitation for the Norton Early Adopter Program. If you have declined or ignored the in-app invitation, you can still join the Norton Early Adopter Program using your Norton device security app.

Join the Norton Early Adopter Program from the invitation

In the Norton Early Adopter Program invitation, click Learn More.
Read the About Norton EAP page, read and agree to the License and Services Agreement, then click Join.
In the Enrollment Complete window, click Close.

You have now joined the Early Adopter Program.

Join the Norton Early Adopter Program from the Norton 360 app

Open your Norton device security app.
On the left pane, click Settings.
Click the General tab.
Scroll down to the Norton Early Adopter Program section, and click Join.

You may see the Restart Now option if you do not have the latest version of the Norton device security app installed on your computer.

You have now joined the Early Adopter Program.

Can I roll back to my previous version if I leave the Norton Early Adopter Program?

You can leave the Norton Early Adopter program at any time and roll back to your previous version of the Norton app.

Do I need to back up my Norton local backup drive before opting for the Norton Early Adopter Program?

You are not required to back up your data. Norton LiveUpdate installs the latest Norton 360 pre-release app. However, you lose your Norton local settings when you leave the Norton Early Adopter Program.

How do I leave the Norton Early Adopter Program?

You can decide to leave the Norton Early Adopter Program at any time.

Leave the Norton Early Adopter Program

Open your Norton device security app.
On the left pane, click Settings.
Click the General tab.
Scroll down to the Norton Early Adopter Program section, and click Leave.

You are no longer part of the Early Adopter Program now.

Let us know your feedback on the Norton Early Adopter Program.

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Last modified: 05/22/2026

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