Change Microsoft 365 Update Channel

Typically used to change the channel from Semi-Annual Enterprise to the Current channel release so the latest updates/features added to or improved upon for Microsoft 365 are available to users.

Identify the Channel

Monthly Channel - Channel=Current Semi-annual Channel - Channel=Broad

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator

2. Change directory

cd %programfiles%
cd Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun

3. Execute the following command to change to the desired channel

OfficeC2RClient.exe /changesetting Channel=Monthly

4. Execute the following command to start the process of changing the channel and updating Office apps

OfficeC2RClient.exe /update user

Let the process complete. Launch an Office app, click File > Office Account, and view the build version to verify you have the desired version based on the channel setting. You may need to update Office if the channel change was from Semi-annual to Monthly/Current.