diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
index 1ea46c138a..2c8ed94c40 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ The choice of the channel determines the type and frequency of updates that are
 
 In order to preview new features and provide early feedback, it is recommended that you configure some devices in your enterprise to use either *insiders-fast* or *insiders-slow*.
 
+> [!WARNING]
+> Switching the channel after the initial installation requires the product to be reinstalled. To switch the product channel: uninstall the existing package, re-configure your device to use the new channel, and follow the steps in this document to install the package from the new location.
+
 ### RHEL and variants (CentOS and Oracle Linux)
 
 - Note your distribution and version, and identify the closest entry for it under `https://packages.microsoft.com/config/`.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-ansible.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-ansible.md
index 373d409cfd..d097245cf8 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-ansible.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-ansible.md
@@ -139,6 +139,9 @@ Create subtask or role files that contribute to an actual task. First create the
 
     In order to preview new features and provide early feedback, it is recommended that you configure some devices in your enterprise to use either *insiders-fast* or *insiders-slow*.
 
+    > [!WARNING]
+    > Switching the channel after the initial installation requires the product to be reinstalled. To switch the product channel: uninstall the existing package, re-configure your device to use the new channel, and follow the steps in this document to install the package from the new location.
+
     Note your distribution and version and identify the closest entry for it under `https://packages.microsoft.com/config/`.
 
     In the following commands, replace *[distro]* and *[version]* with the information you've identified.
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-puppet.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-puppet.md
index 89133920ec..443a2babfb 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-puppet.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-with-puppet.md
@@ -84,6 +84,9 @@ The choice of the channel determines the type and frequency of updates that are
 
 In order to preview new features and provide early feedback, it is recommended that you configure some devices in your enterprise to use either *insiders-fast* or *insiders-slow*.
 
+> [!WARNING]
+> Switching the channel after the initial installation requires the product to be reinstalled. To switch the product channel: uninstall the existing package, re-configure your device to use the new channel, and follow the steps in this document to install the package from the new location.
+
 Note your distribution and version and identify the closest entry for it under `https://packages.microsoft.com/config/`.
 
 In the below commands, replace *[distro]* and *[version]* with the information you've identified: