Setting the ThreatLocker Agent Update Channel

2 min. readlast update: 05.23.2025

ThreatLocker Agent updates undergo multiple steps of rigorous testing. An update will not move to the next level of testing until it passes its current testing.

Please Note:  ThreatLocker will tailor the release schedule as needed to address specific issues when necessary. For critical issues, Threatlocker will begin updates as soon as the build is deemed stable. 

ThreatLocker offers different update channels that receive updates on their own specific cadence. This update channel can be individually set on computer groups and will determine the speed at which the group will have its ThreatLocker Version automatically updated.

To alter your settings, navigate to the Computers > Groups page.

Channel Option Definitions

  • Pre-releases:  Once an agent update is released to beta, groups set to the Pre-Releases update channel will receive the update within seven days.
  • Expedited:  After an update has passed all beta testing and is released to live, computer groups set to the Expedited update channel will receive the update within seven days.
  • Regular (Default):  After the Expedited group, computer groups set to the Regular update channel will begin receiving the update. Within 90 days, all computers in groups set to the Regular update channel will have received the newest stable build.
  • Slow and Steady:  Computer groups on the Slow and Steady update channel will begin receiving updates to the previous stable build. Within 30 days all computers will be updated to the previous stable build.  Slow and Steady will generally be one version behind the other update channels.
  • Manual Updates:  Computer groups set to the Manual Update channel will not be updated automatically.  This is the least recommended channel as ThreatLocker will not update your groups and you will be solely responsible for updating your computers.

Change Update Channel on All Groups

To change the Update Channel for all groups, select the three horizontal lines button at the top of the page. Next, select the 'Change Update Channel (ALL)' button.  

In the popup window, select the desired Channel option.

Press the 'Update All' button to change the Update Channel on all groups to the new selection.

 

Change Update Channel on Selected Groups

To change the Update Channel on selected groups, select the checkbox next to the group or groups you wish to change, then press the Change Update Channel button at the top middle of the screen.

Select the desired Channel Option and then press the 'Update {x} Groups' button.

 

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