First-Generation Managed Packaging Developer Guide

First-Generation Managed Packages
Why Switch to Second-Generation Managed Packaging?
Move to 2GP: Migrate Your Managed Packages with Ease
Register a Namespace for a First-Generation Managed Package
Create a First-Generation Managed Package Using a UI
What Are Beta Versions of Managed Packages?
Create a Beta Package for First-Generation Managed Packages
Create and Upload a First-Generation Managed Package
Publish Extensions to Managed Packages
View Package Details in First-Generation Managed Packages
Notifications for Package Errors
Create a First-Generation Managed Package using Salesforce DX
Components Available in First-Generation Managed Packages
Behavior of Specific Metadata in First-Generation Managed Packages
Package and Test Your First-Generation Managed Package
Update Your First-Generation Managed Package
Publish Upgrades to First-Generation Managed Packages
Manage Licenses for Managed Packages
Manage Features in First-Generation Managed Packages
AppExchange App Analytics for First-Generation Managed Packages
Developing and Distributing Unmanaged Packages
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What Are Beta Versions of Managed Packages?

A beta package is an early version of a managed package. The purpose of a beta package is to allow the developer to test their application in different Salesforce orgs and to share the app with a pilot set of users for evaluation and feedback.

Before installing a beta version of a managed package, review the following notes:

  • Beta packages can be installed in scratch, sandbox, or Developer Edition orgs, or test orgs furnished through the Environment Hub only.
  • The components of a beta package are editable in the packaging org until a Managed - Released package is uploaded.
  • Beta versions aren't considered major releases, so the package version number doesn't change.
  • Beta packages aren’t upgradeable. Because developers can still edit the components of a beta package, the Managed - Released version might not be compatible with the beta package installed. To install a new beta package or released version, first, uninstall the beta package. For more information, see Uninstall a Managed Package and Install a Managed Package.